Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the promised legislation to put the employment permit regime on a comprehensive and sound statutory footing will be introduced; the reason for the delay in bringing forward the legislation, which was originally premised for 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18067/04]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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While the Bill has been drafted, several significant legal issues have arisen, and those are being addressed in consultation with Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Office of the Attorney General. Those issues will be resolved as quickly as possible.