There is an overwhelming perception, which is probably also the reality, that the criminal justice system is still very much tilted against the victims of crime. With that in mind, can the Taoiseach inform Members when the proposed criminal justice (victims rights) Bill will be published? Second, can the Taoiseach state when the Government hopes to publish this year's social welfare Bill? Will it be published this year or before Christmas?

I commend the Garda on the raids and arrests made yesterday in respect of grow houses for cannabis.

It is the only growth in the country.

I cannot give Deputy O'Dea a publication date for the aforementioned criminal justice Bill but it will be next year.

I also asked about this year's social welfare Bill.

It will be published after the budget.

After the budget. I call Deputy Wallace.

Will that be this side of Christmas?

Yes, it will be directly after the budget.