Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As Deputy Martin is aware, the courts have made their decision, the referendum has now taken effect and the Constitution has been changed. I checked with the Minister for Health and I think we can have the Bill before the House in the first week in October. I will double-check but we are on target to meet our timeline of having the legislation through both Houses before the end of the year so that the new services can be made available in the new year.

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