asked the Minister for Justice in view of the Law Reform Commission's report on the inadequacy of the law in relation to the crime of receiving stolen property, when the Government intend to introduce amending legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The report of the Law Reform Commission on receiving stolen property, which has just been published, is being examined in my Department and, arising from that examination I propose to bring forward a proposal for amending legislation for the approval of the Government as soon as possible.

Does the Minister in his proposal intend to include confiscation of unexplained assets of those convicted of larceny or receiving, or both?

The Deputy will appreciate that I am not being discourteous in not giving him a direct answer but it has always been the practice of Ministers for Justice not to say what will not be included in proposals which go to Government. That is a practice I propose to continue for obvious reasons. The report of the Law Reform Commission being considered by my Department is the basis on which proposals will be made. I hope to come before the House as quickly as possible with proposals for legislation.