Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Following the referendum which was overwhelmingly carried in May, the legislation to give effect to the decision, which most of us had hoped would have been introduced, cannot be introduced until a challenge is disposed of in the courts. Does the Taoiseach have an indication of the timeline involved in the courts given they will also have a long recess? Does he expect the legislation to be introduced on Second Stage in September? Is the Government also working on the regulations to accompany the legislation in parallel in order that there are no further delays?

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