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

Given the sad experiences we have had in this country arising from uncontrolled lobbying in the past 20 years, could I ask the Tánaiste the progress to date in the preparation of the control of lobbying Bill, whether it has been discussed in Cabinet, if the heads of the Bill have been approved and when it is likely to come before the House? Similarly, I wish to inquire about that old friend of mine, the bail Bill, which has been hanging around longer than some of the Members sitting on the benches opposite, and in their time as well. Could I ask the extent to which final agreement has been reached on the heads of the Bill and when it is likely to come before the House?

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