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

The Minister of State will be aware that there are 15 or possibly 17 sitting days before Christmas. It would be beneficial to have Second Stage completed before then. If we could have the Bill published, it would allow Members the Christmas break to formulate amendments for Committee Stage. We all want to see the Bill pass through the House as quickly as possible as it is important legislation. It is unfortunate that we are in a time of the year when the number of days left is getting smaller with each passing week. If it would be possible to have the Bill published and passed on Second Stage before Christmas, it would be helpful.

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