I wish to raise two issues. Is it the intention of the Government to have Second Stage of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2012 before or after Christmas? Has the opinion of the European Commission been sought on the legislation?

The Bill was published in July and a number of issues have arisen from its publication that must be attended to. It has not come back before the Government yet.

I presume it will be 2013 before we deal with Second Stage.

That depends on when the Minister for Justice and Equality brings it before the Government. It has not yet appeared.