The article discusses the delays in a proposed Bill which was promised during the General Election campaign. Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that the Bill will not be addressed in the Spring session due to drafting requirements and time constraints before Easter. Opposition members are expressing concern over the procrastination regarding the Bill. Additionally, Mr. Martin emphasized the importance of accelerating Ukraine's application to the EU as part of the government's agenda during an upcoming EU video-call regarding Ukraine's situation.
Mr Martin said: "It won't be in the Spring session."
He said: "There is a short session between now and Easter."
Opposition figures have complained about the long-fingering of the Bill, after the Government promised to bring it forward promptly during the General Election campaign.
Mr Martin told the House that he believed Ukraine's application to join the EU should be accelerated, providing additional security for that sovereign state.
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