Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The geothermal energy development Bill was initiated under my predecessor but I changed the order of priority in favour of a new minerals development Bill. The minerals development Bill is in the final stages and will go before committee within the next month. It is a major piece of legislation on minerals.

Regarding the Council of Europe convention combatting violence against women and domestic violence, I have here a letter from the Minister for Justice and Equality to Deputy Ó Fearghaíl of 1 May. My understanding is the position has not changed since then.

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