Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not sure of the extent of Government amendments to the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill that are required to be published following the consultation process which took place. These are serious matters and it is not simply a case of saying they will be published by Wednesday week or whatever. I cannot, at this time, indicate the extent of the amendments that will be introduced or the date on which they are likely to be published. As I understand it, the relevant committee is anxious for the Bill to proceed to Committee Stage. The Minister will update Members in due course. I am sure that in the context of that Bill, there will also be an indication of the decision in respect of the directive to which the Deputy referred.

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