My questions are prompted by earlier responses. Is the Taoiseach aware of the time frame of the events that unfolded on the Garvaghy Road last Saturday and of the reported detail of the use by youths of two hastily constructed petrol bombs? It is important this is made known to the Taoiseach because it would allow him to scotch any inference in the earlier question from Deputy O'Keeffe about the involvement of any other hand in what happened. From the information before me, the sinister hand of last Saturday did not emerge either from the local community or from organised Nationalist resistance.

Addressing not the symptom but what is at the core of these difficulties, does the Taoiseach recognise that if the Orange Order, which called for a "no" vote in the recent referendum, continues in its refusal to engage in dialogue and if it insists on imposing itself on communities then — Deputy Currie will confirm this — it will be among those who are attempting to wreck the new political dispensation, both within the Six Counties and with regard to the new island arrangements that have emerged as a result of the document's endorsement?

I received no information that local people, local organisations, political groupings or otherwise were involved. I believe there were some gangs in the area. I have no details on the number of petrol bombs involved, other than what I have seen in the media.

There are people intent on causing trouble and they will use whatever opportunity is available to them during and beyond the marching season to create difficulties. Those directly involved have to try to work together to build confidence. I am heartened by the pace at which a number of issues are being advanced. The issues of prisoners, policing, equality, the preparation of legislation and the administration of justice have been advanced in a short period. It will take time — into the middle of next year — to prepare and implement the reports which will be comprehensive. We have to keep the agenda away from those who want to create difficulties and undermine the Agreement.