With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Inez McCormack. I agree with the Taoiseach and Deputy Gerry Adams that she was a great Irishwoman, a great fighter against injustice and a great trade unionist. She did much work in community politics.

When does the Taoiseach expect the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill to be introduced, particularly in light of the horrific case of Fiona Doyle which was decided yesterday? This young woman was raped and assaulted. Most Members of the House are horrified and disgusted with what happened to that poor woman.

That case was the subject of questions today. The heads of the Bill have not been cleared yet so it will be some time later this year.