Defamation Bill and Fines Bill
Mr. Gormley: I refer to two Bills promised by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, whom the Tánaiste threatened to sack this week - the defamation Bill and the fines Bill. They were on the A list last session and this session but we are approaching the end of this session. Is the Tánaiste planning emergency legislation to deal with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform’s ego, which is clearly out of control?
The Tánaiste: Both Bills will be published this session. The Minister is working hard on both.
Mr. McCormack: Are they on the accident and emergency list?
Mr. Gormley: Is the Minister working hard on becoming leader?
Mr. Boyle: Is the Tánaiste trying to keep him occupied?
The Tánaiste: He is working hard to deal with the Deputy in Dublin South-East.
Mr. Gormley: He will need to work very hard.
Mr. F. McGrath: He cannot stop crime on the north side.
Mr. Gormley: He was not present for the division last night on the Poolbeg peninsula incinerator.
Mr. Boyle: He was around the House and he was not paired.