No one can deny the tribunals, although expensive, did a major service to the State in exposing a web of corruption in planning.

To what Bill is the Deputy referring?

Some politicians, developers and, indeed, some bankers were involved. There was a damning verdict in the Mahon tribunal report. Can the Tánaiste indicate when the planning Bill associated with the Mahon tribunal report will be published? It is important that the Bill be introduced because there is an outcry among the general public and a demand that we deal with this issue once and for all.

Some of the issues arising from the Mahon and other tribunals have already been acted upon in the Government's legislation - for example, the provisions with regard to limitations on political donations and declaration of political donations, and the registration of lobbyists legislation, which is progressing. Some specific planning issues arise from the Mahon tribunal and a legislative measure is being prepared to give effect to the recommendations. It is not possible to give a date at this point for when that legislation will be published, but it is being prepared by the Government.