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Bail and Red Cross Bills

Summary

Bernard Durkan asks when the long-promised bail Bill and Red Cross amendment Bill will appear. The Taoiseach has no date for the latter but says work on the bail Bill is advanced.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

I hate asking this question again.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Then do not ask it.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will forgive me. Now that we are in the past-bailout era, can I ask again about the bail Bill, which has been promised since the days when my esteemed colleagues opposite were in office? In view of the urgent necessity of the Bill, is it intended to bring it to the House as soon as possible? When is the Red Cross (amendment) Bill likely to come before the House?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I do not have a date for the Red Cross Bill but I assure the Deputy that work is advanced in respect of the bail Bill. It has gone a long way in the Department and while I cannot give the Deputy a date, it is almost out through the gap.

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