In asking about promised legislation, I take the opportunity to congratulate the Garda in Limerick for the tenacity with which they are still pursuing the murder case of the late Mr. Roy Collins. I will start in a minute.

If Members would not mind, allow Deputy O'Dea. I will take Deputies after I have taken the representatives.

Give me a turn.

Put down your hands for the moment and we will deal with the main spokespersons first.

In asking a question on promised legislation I take the opportunity to congratulate the Garda in Limerick on the tenacity with which it is still pursuing the murder of Roy Collins, who was murdered in a particularly callous and brutal manner four years ago. In that regard, when will the criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill be published? Does the Government intend to use the occasion of that legislation to strengthen existing anti-gangland provisions? The Garda has advised that a number of weaknesses have emerged in that legislation and a number of loopholes need to be closed off.

I join the Deputy in congratulating the Garda in Limerick on the success of its work. The criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill will strengthen the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau regarding forfeiting the proceeds of crime. Consultations are taking place with the Criminal Assets Bureau on that legislation. It is not possible to give a precise date for its publication because the consultations with the CAB are continuing. The intention is to proceed with the legislation once those consultations are completed.