It was my intention this morning to raise the continuing scandal of bankers' bonuses, pensions and salaries and the Government's refusal to deal with this insult to citizens, who are carrying the burden of its austerity policies. Then, I heard of the death of the pregnant woman, Savita Halappanavar, who died on 28 October in University Hospital Galway. I understand that Savita's death is being investigated and we are rightly restrained in what we can say on this tragic issue. However, it is reported that she died of blood poisoning after being refused a termination while miscarrying, according to her husband. There is an imperative on the Dáil to express condolences and solidarity to Savita's family, but also to deal with the issues which led to her death. Ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón a dhéanamh le fear céile agus clann Savita thar ceann Shinn Féin.

There is also an onus on the Government to bring forward the report of its expert group on promised legislation without delay to deal with issues involving such cases. I realise there are strongly held opposing views, including within Sinn Féin and throughout society, on the issue of medical termination. However, the people spoke in a referendum and firmly placed the responsibility upon the Oireachtas to deal with the issue by means of legislation. The Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that a termination is lawful if it can be shown that there is "a real and substantial risk to the life, as distinct from the health, of the mother". When will the Government publish the report of its expert group? When will the Government bring forward legislation, as promised?

I repeat that the matter of bankers' pay is under review by the Government with a view to action being taken. This process was begun by the Department of Finance. It has been added to by the Mercer group. I have no reason to believe that it cannot be produced before the budget and I do not see why not. It is a matter of intense interest for the public at large.

I informed Deputy Martin that the report on the A, B and C v. Ireland case has been finished and delivered to the Department of Health. The Minister for Health has a duty to read and reflect on it and he has a duty and responsibility to bring it to Government. The Government will make its decision on the basis of what the report sets out. Deputy Adams is aware that the terms of reference for that report were to examine the A, B and C v. Ireland judgment of the European Court of Human Rights, to elucidate its implications for the provision of health care services to pregnant women in Ireland and to recommend a series of options on how to implement the judgment, taking into account the constitutional, legal, medical and ethical considerations involved in the formulation of public policy in this area and the over-riding need for speedy action. Deputy Adams will be aware that the group was made up of experts in the fields of obstetrics, psychiatry, general practice, law, professional regulation and public policy and was chaired by the honourable Mr. Justice Seán Ryan of the High Court. The group met on nine occasions and clearly the Government has a requirement to send a response on progress to the Council of Europe by 30 November. From that point of view the Minister must read the report, reflect on it and bring it to Government, and then the Government will make its decision when it considers it.

I have no wish to confuse the two issues.

Do not, because we are only allowed to debate one issue.

Okay, but the Taoiseach's attitude to bankers' pay and pensions, like his attitude to Ministers' pay and pensions, is totally wrong.

No, Deputy, please. You know the rules.