Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour) | Oireachtas source

On the matter of the resignation of the Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, many of us on the Government bankbenches are more interested in issues and policies than personalities, unlike those who wish to confine the matter to personalities.

Earlier this week the Cabinet agreed a mechanism for charging for water in the fairest way possible. Fundamentally, however, the decision to charge for it was taken because it had been included in the memorandum agreed by the last Government with the troika. That memorandum also included reform of the legal profession. I am seeking an assurance that reforms which affect all sectors of society will be carried through by the Government, not just reforms that affect the poor. Will the Taoiseach give a commitment that reform of the legal sector will be carried through? When will the Legal Services Regulation Bill proceed to Report and Final Stages?

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