Two years ago, promises were made in the programme for Government on reforming how lobbying is done and a Bill was promised. We have just been talking about the sale of State assets. The legislation on selling the national lottery has gone through the House. Other State assets are for sale. There have been recommendations from tribunals on a lobbyist Bill to regulate the role of lobbyists. In the context of the sale of State assets, one would have thought that such a Bill would be enacted in advance of the sale of any State assets to regulate the activity surrounding those endeavouring to make presentations, representations etc. My understanding is the Bill is on the C list. Can the Taoiseach indicate when he expects that Bill to be published?

The heads of the Bill were approved by Cabinet this morning. The Minister was given authorisation to go ahead and draft the Bill and that work has commenced.

Would it be possible to send the heads of the Bill to the relevant committee straight away?

Yes. The Minister intends to attend at the committee to deal with Deputies' issues.

Will he forward the heads of the Bill before drafting?

Yes. The heads of the Bill were approved today. They will go off to the committee and the Minister will attend there.