Will the Taoiseach state the number of commitments that have been followed through in legislation, particularly in respect of the overhaul of TLAC? Is it the case that the chairman and majority of members are drawn from outside the public sector? If not, when will this occur? Shall all appointments at principal officer level and above be open to external competition, and at least one third-----

To what legislation is the Deputy referring?

It is No. 1, regarding the public sector reform commitments. It was committed that at least one third of such appointments would be reserved for candidates from outside traditional Civil Service structures for a five-year period. Has this been honoured? If not, what is the timeframe?

Can the Taoiseach indicate when legislation to introduce social impact bonds will be brought before the House? The legislation is promised.

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform met members of TLAC yesterday. He reviewed the first year of its operation, the impact of the lay majority thereon and the consequences of having an external majority. I suppose the results will be published in due course.

They are quite happy to go to a committee-----

Perhaps we could discuss this in another way rather than on the Order of Business.

What is the position on social impact bonds?

I will have to come back to the Deputy on that.

It is a clear commitment in the programme for Government. Your lack of knowledge of the programme for Government is startling. It is a clear commitment.

I know it is in the programme for Government but I will have to come back to the Deputy on the timing.

You did not know about it.

I know well about it.

You had no notion.

Would the Deputies mind having conversations through the Chair?