As as non-aligned Member of the Dáil, I would like to be associated with the tributes to the Secretary General and to the Clerk of the Dáil, Kieran Coughlan. His career in here was more or less coterminous with my own. I would like to thank him for all the support and great kindness and advice he gave to Members like myself, particularly at times when we sought his protection. There is another world outside this bubble of the Oireachtas, as the Ceann Comhairle well knows. I look forward to Kieran serving the nation in future years in other roles. I thank him again.

I wish to raise two matters with the Taoiseach. When will we have sight of the criminal justice (prevention of corruption) Bill? Does he envisage any major efforts will be made to resolve the Priory Hall situation over the summer?

There is no date for the prevention of corruption Bill. I cannot expedite the matter concerning Priory Hall that is before the court. The Deputy along with other Deputies has raised this matter and obviously it is matter of concern for us. I just hope it can be expedited. It is before the courts.

The Taoiseach could take a leading role and ensure that it is expedited

I am expressing an interest in seeing that it is brought to a conclusion as quickly as possible but I cannot interfere in the process, as the Deputy knows.

The Taoiseach could look into the process.