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Scrap and precious metals Bill

Summary

McGrath pressed for the promised scrap and precious metals Bill to help Gardaí trace stolen materials. The Taoiseach was unsure of its status but undertook to provide an answer.

Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

On the precious metals Bill.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It was a Private Members' Bill introduced by Deputy Mattie McGrath.

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Yes, but the Government promised to bring forward its own Bill.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I am not sure where it ended up.

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On the scrap heap, like everything else here. The Government promised to publish own Bill.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It seems to have been smelted somewhere along the way.

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What happened to the Government's Bill?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I will advise the Deputy.

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