Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I wish to ask about two promised Bills. In view of the large number of errors and irregularities discovered in the conveyancing of land and property over the past number of years, would it possible to bring in the land and conveyancing law reform (amendment) Bill at an early date? It is promised and I think many Members of the House will have an interest in it. Has it been discussed at Cabinet or have the heads been passed by Cabinet yet? In a similar vein, I wish to ask about the criminal records information system Bill to provide for the exchange of criminal records information with other EU member states in order to combat crime.

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