It was announced in the budget that responsibility for the digital hub in Dublin is to be transferred to Dublin City Council. There is no indication in the legislative programme of how and when this will happen. Perhaps the Tánaiste will say what legislation will apply or if separate legislation will be forthcoming to deal with this highly successful area of development in the city.

When will the protected disclosures in the public interest Bill, which will provide for protection against reprisal, victimisation and redress of workers who disclose information regarding serious wrongdoing in the workplace, be introduced?

The heads of the protected disclosures in the public interest Bill have been approved by Government. The Bill is expected to be published this session. On the arrangements for the digital hub, I understand that the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, has replied to Deputy Ó Snodaigh on that matter. As the reply given is quite detailed I do not propose to read it out.

Has legislation been promised?

No. Deputy Ó Snodaigh raised a similar question with the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, on a previous occasion and the Minister has responded directly to the Deputy on the matter.

There is no legislation promised.