Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government agreed last week to implement full compliance with the request from the Supreme Court earlier this year. The Deputy is correct that the deadline is tomorrow. My understanding is that the court will be satisfied with the course we are pursuing and will, I am sure, make a declaration to that effect in early course. The date upon which the new regime is to be implemented is April next year, in accordance with our EU obligations. I expect there will be an important role and function for the implementation group in overseeing this process. Last week, I circulated to all Deputies a note of the decision of Government on this matter. I would be happy to have the matter debated in full in the House as soon as the Business Committee agrees to it.

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