asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the proposed legislative programme of the Government until the summer recess.

Notification of the Government's legislative programme will be given on the Order of Business each day and the usual advance indication will be given to the Opposition Whips by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach.

Does the Taoiseach's reply indicate that there is not in existence an agreed programme on the part of the Government to be introduced and implemented between now and the summer recess?

Sorry, I did not——

I was asking if the Taoiseach's reply indicated that there is not a legislative programme drawn up for implementation between now and the summer recess, or will any legislative measures be introduced merely on an ad hoc basis from week to week?

This matter is being dealt with through the usual channels. I suggest that the Deputy would consult with the Whip of his party on that aspect.

I am aware of the usual channels. Would the Taoiseach see any merit—from the point of view generally of better government, for any government—in having a legislative programme drawn up in advance which would be indicated to the House at the start of each session?

We have followed the usual tradition of the House in this matter on this occasion.

I am asking if the Taoiseach sees any merit in changing that tradition?

Yes, it could be considered.

Would the Taoiseach feel that a request by Opposition Whips for such a programme outlining the Government's legislative programme between now and the summer recess would be a reasonable one?

Yes.

Well, we have made one, so it will be complied with on that basis. Thank you.

I think the Deputy knows what is the position: at least the Whip of his party knows.

I know. We have made a request.