President to examine controversial new bills

Two controversial new laws dealing with gangland criminals and blasphemy will be examined by President Mary McAleese tonight.

President to examine controversial new bills
Wed, 22 Jul, 2009 - 20:46

Two controversial new laws dealing with gangland criminals and blasphemy will be examined by President Mary McAleese tonight.

A meeting of the Council of State will be held at Aras an Uachtaráin to discuss the legality of the legislation rather than simply signing them into law.

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