Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Ceann Comhairle that it is not my intention to delay proceedings. Apropos the ever increasing activity of criminal gangs, when is the bail Bill likely to be before the House? Have its heads been discussed and approved by the Cabinet?

Regarding the much publicised need for a court of civil appeal, when is the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill likely to be before the House? It is to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission, LRC. Have its heads been discussed by the Cabinet? What of alternatives?

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