On promised legislation, when will the transport (CIE borrowings) Bill be introduced to the House? The Tánaiste will be aware the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, has steadfastly refused to assist CIE in facing its financial challenges and in that context it is important that this Bill be published as soon as possible.

Is it proposed to go ahead with the national lottery (amendment) Bill, in view of the fact that the sale of the national lottery is at an advanced stage?

Concerning the issue of debates and statements in the House, last week the main Opposition party, through Deputy Micheál Martin, asked for a debate on the economy and that debate will take place the week after next. The issues that are down for debate today were agreed with the Whips.

The transport (CIE borrowings) Bill is due this session and the national lottery (amendment) Bill is also due this session.