As the Taoiseach has said, there is great concern about the question of adoption. Even if there is a legal doubt as to whether there is a need to change the Constitution, it is a doubt which is causing much concern to adoptive parents. Will the Taoiseach not accept that there is an urgency to settle this doubt one way or the other?

I accept that urgency completely and I am very anxious that whatever amendment is required will be introduced. I have a personal interest in it, though not from my own personal point of view.

Would the Taoiseach not consider that the needs regarding the adoption issue could be met by the Bill in the name of Deputy Eileen Desmond submitted immediately before the recess?

I answered that question in the House on the last occasion.

Would the Taoiseach give an indication as to the differences of opinion and the legal difficulties which have been posed with regard to the change in the Constitution?

I do not think it would be wise or prudent of me to say that at this stage.