asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the legislative programme of the Government up to the summer recess.

As the Deputy is aware, the legislative programme, much of which is published in the Order Paper, is discussed by the Whips on a regular basis and any necessary adjustments are made to cope with situations which require urgent legislation.

That is a very comprehensive reply.

I take it that it is not part of the Taoiseach's democratic and political philosophy to announce to the House the details of the programme, if he has one, which he hopes to implement in the coming session. Do I take it that it is not part of the Taoiseach's philosophy to give Members of this House the opportunity of debating the legislative programme?

There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in my philosophy. We have given the Whips a list outlining the situation with regard to current legislation and they can discuss what will be in the programme. In other words, we will take the views of the Opposition parties into account in deciding what should be enacted between now and the summer recess.