The friendly societies and industrial and provident societies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill has been promised for good reason. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed in Cabinet and to what extent has progress been achieved?

On a related matter, considerable concern has been expressed by many charities and I am uncertain whether they will come within the remit of the Bill. Many legitimate charities are concerned about the need to update legislation with regard to charities. Will it be taken with this Bill or will a separate Bill be introduced?

The heads of the Bill were cleared last June and it will be next year before it is published. Deputy Kelleher welcomes the clarity and decisiveness of the Government in making the decision to build the national paediatric hospital on the site at St. James's Hospital, which-----

And the dissenting voices in Cabinet.

-----puts an end to all the speculation. As many people have said, let us get on with it and build it in the interests of all of the children of our country.

The Taoiseach should keep Joan on side; the Tánaiste has not done so.

What about the charities Bill?

I will revert to Deputy Durkan with the details on that Bill.