Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. In my response yesterday, which related to two proposals, I made it clear that I want this review to be extended to cover the North-South project.

The Children First Bill has been promised by Governments for years. I can confirm that the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, who was the first senior Minister with responsibility for children and children's issues to be appointed by this State, intends to finalise and publish this Bill in the next few weeks. This important legislation is a priority for the Government. I will have the privilege of launching the agency for children tomorrow.

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