James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will cover the McElfatrick issue as well, but in regard to this Bill, we have had a huge number of complications in what seemed like a simple piece of legislation. When it is being examined by parliamentary counsel, questions come back in volumes with regard to policy issues, etc. We are dealing with them. We would like to see it expedited. We want to meet our commitment and we will.

In regard to Mr. McElfatrick, the report is the subject of an ongoing process and I am advised that no steps can be taken at this time which could be interpreted as prejudicial to the process.

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