Brendan Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)

Many people are awaiting the enactment of the spent convictions Bill, which features on the A list of the legislative programme. People who got into trouble several years ago and have not been in trouble since are experiencing difficulties obtaining certain types of employment. They are awaiting an opportunity to work their way out of these difficulties. I ask the Taoiseach to have this legislation expedited. It will, I believe, receive all-party support.

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