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

I thank the Taoiseach for the information on the housing Bill and I support my colleague in that regard.

The cost of criminal legal aid has been an issue of concern in the country. It was even a concern when the current Opposition was in government. When will the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill come before the House? Have the heads been cleared? Will it be in the House at an early date?

An issue that has cost this country dearly in the past and which we will recall with some interest is the activity of lobbyists over the years.

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