53 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress, if any, regarding the Government's commitment to abolish ground rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12356/99]

62 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will introduce legislation to honour the Government's commitment to abolish ground rents; the nature of the constitutional difficulties reported to be holding up legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15374/99]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 53 and 62 together.