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Employment permits and capacity Bills

Summary

After birthday congratulations, Bernard J. Durkan asks about the employment permits and assisted decision-making capacity Bills. The Taoiseach says both sets of heads have been approved, but both Bills are now expected in the next session.

Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I call Deputy Bernard J. Durkan. As it is his birthday, I extend my congratulations to him.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

I feel neglected already.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Seeing as it is the Deputy's birthday, I will allow him to speak.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Have the heads of the employment permits Bill which has been promised been approved by the Cabinet? When is the Bill likely to be brought before the House? Have the heads of the medical capacity Bill, otherwise known as the assisted decision making capacity Bill, an important Bill, been approved or when is it likely that they will be approved? When will the Bill be brought before the House?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of both Bills have been approved. I thought the employment permits Bill might get through this session, but it will not. It will be taken in the next session, as will the mental capacity Bill.

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