I was going to make a reference to a beard but I will not. I want to raise two matters with the Minister, the first of which is the Bethany Home. Many Members are aware of what happened in Bethany Home, Rathgar, the suffering of women and children in the home and the existence of a mass grave in Mount Jerome Cemetery in Harold's Cross. The Taoiseach gave a commitment on 25 June that, within two weeks, the Government would make a statement and set out what was to be done to address the needs of the very small number of survivors from the mother and baby home. I have been raising this question consistently, as have others, and I feel I have been sent on a wild goose chase. When will we have a decision?

The second matter is the Construction Contracts Bill. We were due to deal with it today but it has been dropped off the schedule. It is a very long-awaited and important item of legislation. Will it be taken next week? When will it appear before us?

The Bethany Home issue was raised by Deputy Adams yesterday with the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach undertook to talk to the Minister for Justice and Equality and revert to the House. A formal letter of response from the Taoiseach will be issued to Deputy Adams today and I will ensure a copy is sent to Deputy McDonald.

I am anxious that the Construction Contracts Bill is enacted. The Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, has been involved in extensive consultation. It is an initiative of Senator Feargal Quinn, who gets the credit for it. It is expected that we will find time for it next week.