It has been eight days since the Supreme Court handed down a judgment on the events leading up to the children's rights referendum involving misappropriation of funds and other issues. The Taoiseach indicated to Deputy Adams that he had not read the report he spoke of but this decision has been around for eight days. Will the Taoiseach comment on it? It was a shameful abuse of funds.

To what legislation is the Deputy referring?

This relates to the children's rights referendum Bill.

That legislation has been passed.

It is a Supreme Court decision.

It is a Supreme Court decision. The Taoiseach did not know about it when he spoke on radio as he referred to a High Court matter.

That is not a matter for the Order of Business.

It relates to the children's referendum Bill. The Government used €1.1 million.

There is a High Court case on this in January and I answered questions on it yesterday. I am precluded from saying anything that could prejudice that case.

No.

That is not right. That is a cop-out.

We are over time.

On promised legislation-----

Eight days have now passed.

The Taoiseach blamed the Attorney General first.

It is Christmas and I want to be nice but the Taoiseach should also be nice or fair.

This is the Order of Business. I call Deputy Durkan and ask him to refer to promised legislation.

I am trying to raise promised legislation.

We are over time. I ask Deputies to allow the speaker to continue. I am trying to be helpful but if the House does not co-operate, I will conclude the Order of Business. I ask Deputy Durkan not to give a preamble.