As the Taoiseach will be aware, the purpose of the adoption (tracing and information) Bill is to deal with information on informal adoptions dating back to the 1950s. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, has promised to bring the legislation before the House this year. When will it be introduced?

In the light of the number of wind turbines due to be erected in the midlands region, will the Wind Turbines Bill introduced in the Seanad by Senator John Kelly be brought before the Dáil?

In respect of the adoption (tracing and information) Bill, the Minister is considering the matter and has given a timeline for the legislation. The Bill is clearly related to the adoption legislation that will be an important element of the preparations for the referendum on children's rights. In all probability, the Bill will be taken next year, although I cannot confirm this. I will revert to the Deputy with further details.

On the position on wind turbines in the midlands, the memorandum of understanding under discussion between the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, and his British counterpart is the foundation on which such developments might take place. For this reason, I am not in a position to confirm whether any Bill from the Seanad will be brought to this House.