Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is right. I anticipate the change will receive widespread support in the House. All parties are on record as having indicated that, which I very much welcome. My understanding is, however, that there are only three weeks left in the current session. It is, therefore, unlikely that the legislation will be published, debated and enacted by the recess. That said, it is a priority matter in the Department and I expect the legislation will be published during the summer months for debate through the autumn.

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