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Bail Bill progression

Summary

Bernard Durkan asks that the bail Bill be advanced because of crimes allegedly committed on bail; the Taoiseach says its heads are expected shortly, and Durkan thanks him.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

In respect of recent comments about crimes being committed by people on bail, would it be possible to nudge the bail Bill forward from its present position in the Government legislation programme under section C to a more prominent position, where it might receive early treatment?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

There is a bit of a miracle here. Deputy Durkan, I think, has raised this on 50 or 60 occasions.

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On 72 occasions.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of the Bill are expected shortly. It has not just been nudged but is actually moving.

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Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

I thank the Taoiseach.

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