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Probation service Bill

Summary

Bernard Durkan asked when the probation service Bill, including the EU framework decision provisions, would be introduced; the Taoiseach said its heads had not reached Cabinet and that the Bill would probably come next year.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

On promised legislation, will the Taoiseach outline plans for the reform of the probation service? When will the probation service Bill be introduced to give effect to an EU framework decision? Have the heads of the Bill been discussed by the Cabinet?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We cannot discuss Cabinet business.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

It is in order to discuss the heads of a Bill.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Traditionally, it has been acceptable to inquire about the whereabouts of a Bill and whether the heads have been discussed by the Cabinet and ask when it is likely that legislation will be introduced in the House.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of the Bill have not yet been discussed by the Cabinet. It will more than likely be next year before the probation service Bill is brought before the House.

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