Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will publish the civil partnership Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1229/09]

Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 720: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to publish the Civil Partnership Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2244/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 625 and 720 together.

The Government Legislation Programme that was published on 26 January 2009 indicates that publication of the Civil Partnership Bill is expected in this session. The General Scheme of the Bill was published on 24 June 2008 and is available on my Department's website.