Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am glad to hear the Tánaiste welcome the agreement reached in the North. However, the question my colleague, Deputy McDonald, asked was whether the Tánaiste's party and the Government support it, not just welcome it.

My question relates to the legislation the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, indicates he wants to bring before the House in respect of safe environments for intravenous drug users, particularly heroin users. That legislation will be welcomed by all sides of the House but I am concerned that we are running out of time before the next election. I understand the heads of the Bill have been completed. Will the Tánaiste give a commitment that the legislation will be brought forward and enacted before the Government leaves office?

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