Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has already confirmed that he is dealing with the Low Pay Commission at present and intends to come before the House in the near future in respect of the matter. On the criminal legal aid board matter, that will be dealt with later in the year. Work has begun on the policy issues.

It is a commitment in the programme for Government but work has just begun on the policy issues. With regard to the other two pieces of legislation, the heads of both Bills are expected for July.

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