Regarding Question No. 27 would the Minister agree that the exclusion of the proceedings of the Civil Service Commission and Local Appointments Commission from scrutiny under the Acts is unacceptable? If and when he brings in the amending legislation what does he propose to do about this?

As I said in reply to supplementary questions, the Deputy will get an opportunity, obviously, to see the legislation before it is enacted and to see that the problems it may appear to have in this area will be debated properly when it comes before the House.

How many recommendations has the Minister got from the Employment Equality Agency so far for the amending of this legislation?

The Deputy is referring to——

I am referring to the changes that have been recommended by the Employment Equality Agency. They have sent in various points that they would like the Minister to take into consideration when he is amending this legislation. How many recommendations have they sent in to him at this stage?

I have not that information with me but I can get it for the Deputy.