With regard to the Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill, the Garda Síochána has been much maligned by the current Government and I would like to know when the Bill will come before the House.

Not at all.

Where is the Deputy getting that from?

How is it maligned?

We did not ask for fellows to be allowed to drive cars while drunk, like the Deputy's brother.

Is the Deputy the new Ceann Comhairle?

The Deputy has some cheek in saying the Garda Síochána is maligned.

I will not rise to the bait and this Government has the utmost respect for the Garda Síochána and its work.

Stick to when the Bill will be published.

The legislation will be seen before the end of the year.