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Children’s Bill publication

Summary

Deputy Ó Cuív asks when children-related legislation will be introduced, while exchanges include light-hearted interruptions; the Tánaiste says it will be dealt with this session.

I have questions on two pending tranches of legislation. The first relates to the children's Bill. When is it expected before the House? We must have this legislation in place ahead of the children's referendum. My second question relates to the finance Bill. Will there be a reconsideration of that Bill in respect of the pending closure of the Irish Embassy in the Vatican? Reports seem to suggest that a review is taking place. I would appreciate if the Tánaiste would confirm this and tell us when the finance Bill will be published.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What does that have to do with the finance Bill?

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It is about money. The Tánaiste said he would close it.

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A nice try.

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Is there white smoke?

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In the order in which the questions were asked, a Cheann Comhairle, the children's Bill will be dealt with this session.

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He is giving himself time to craft an answer.

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