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Geothermal and gambling legislation

Summary

Deputy Durkan asks about progress on geothermal-energy and gambling-control Bills; the Minister says geothermal heads are being drafted and the gambling Bill is expected next session.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

The geothermal energy development Bill is promised legislation on an important issue. Has the legislation been progressed to any extent, have the heads been discussed by the Cabinet and when is it likely to come before the House? The gambling control Bill is promised legislation to control gambling and betting, which is of considerable interest country wide. Has that Bill been discussed by the Cabinet, have the heads been cleared and when is it likely to come before the House?

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The heads of the first Bill have been cleared and are being drafted by the Office of the Attorney General. The second Bill is expected to be introduced next session.

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