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Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We will check that out and the Minister may facilitate the Deputy with a one-to-one, if necessary.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: To be honest, it is not on any list but the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform did indicate that he was taking on board the issues Deputy Rabbitte raised. There are complex issues and legislation is forthcoming.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The heads of the Bill are being prepared at the moment.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The heads of the Bill are being prepared at the moment. The Bill is forthcoming and the Deputies will have ample time to put forward their views and discuss it in due course.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I indicated to Deputy Kenny that the first piece of legislation will be discussed during this session and we are anxious to bring it forward as quickly as possible. The designated land (housing development) Bill will be dealt with this year.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Unfortunately, I am not in a position to say when those pieces of legislation will be debated in the House.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Both pieces of legislation will be available next year.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The nurses and midwives Bill will be available in 2009. The other issue is not in order but the Labour Relations Commission has been most anxious to facilitate discussions.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Government is concerned about the issue. I am sure after a discussion with the Whips a motion can be agreed upon and debated.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: No.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The education patronage Bill——

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Preparatory work on the heads of the education patronage Bill is proceeding. On the other issues raised, the Minister for Education and Science can deal with the matters if they are raised through parliamentary questions or on the Adjournment.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I was not bad at answering them.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: No legislation has been promised.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I thank Deputy Sheehan for his kind remarks. I have moved from designer wellingtons, but I will loan them to him if he is stuck for a pair. The Bill is substantial and we are not in a position to indicate when it will be before the House.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Legislation is promised for later this year.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The road traffic Bill will be available at the end of the year.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: They will be addressed once the Bill is enacted.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: If the Deputy goes home that way, he will be in the wrong constituency.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mary Coughlan: As a Liverpool supporter, I will not be in attendance.