Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

-----which will have widespread impact on many people and is eagerly awaited. Has it been discussed by Cabinet and have the heads of the Bill been agreed? When is it likely to be brought before the House? I refer to the housing Bill, which relates to voluntary housing agencies, and to the criminal justice (legal aid) bill, which is another eagerly awaited Bill, in particular among the legal profession and consumers. Have they been discussed in Cabinet and have the heads of the Bills been agreed? When is it likely that they will be brought before the House?

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