Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The Deputy should not pay mind to Del Monte or I will refer to some of his friends.

On promised legislation, the Irish Aviation Authority amendment Bill is promised and is a subject of considerable interest. Has the matter been discussed in Cabinet, have the heads been drafted and when is it likely to come before the House for a Second Stage debate? I seek similar information on the criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill, which also is promised. It is important legislation to strengthen the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, in respect of forfeiting the proceeds of crime. Finally, the criminal law (human trafficking) (amendment) Bill is equally important and has been promised for a considerable period. I ask the Taoiseach to outline the extent to which these Bills have been discussed in Cabinet, whether the heads have been agreed to and when is it likely they will be introduced to the House.

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