Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's confirmation, but both Bills have been promised repeatedly. The child and family support agency Bill was to be with us before Christmas, as was the Children First legislation. Both Bills were in section A of the Government's spring legislative programme and again the Minister is saying they will be dealt with during this term. She will forgive me if I am somewhat sceptical. I appreciate that both Bills are vast and need considerable time. To be fair, we have had many promises but little delivery with regard to this legislation.

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