Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Some weeks ago the Taoiseach was asked about any impending legislation on discussions of a merger of Coillte and Bord na Móna and he stated there were no such discussions or proposed legislation in that regard. Considering yesterday's welcome decision, after much deliberation, with regard to Coillte, will the Tánaiste now indicate to the House that there will be legislation emanating from the Government on the proposed or possible merger of Coillte and Bord na Móna?

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