I refer to legislation that I believe was due some years ago and which is now long overdue, namely, proposed legislation in respect of lobbying. This issue often features in the media and I feel strongly about it because it is important. Lobbying often has negative connotations but I wish to make a point about positive lobbying. The Taoiseach will be aware, because we have walked the lands-----

Thank you, Deputy. This is not for the Order of Business.

Please allow me to finish a sentence. With respect, the Ceann Comhairle allowed Deputy McDonald a fair bit of latitude. I wish to say one sentence. The Taoiseach had the opportunity, for which I thanked him, of visiting-----

The Deputy is not listening to me. He is entitled to ask a question when-----

This refers to positive lobbying. We are at a stage when the lands in question are to be sold tomorrow.

In the Liffey Valley.

Will the Deputy try to raise this issue in another way?

It is in the power of the relevant Minister-----

The Deputy is not listening to me. He should resume his seat.

-----to have that sale-----

Resume your seat, please.

I am asking the Taoiseach-----

Resume your seat. In future, when I ask you to resume your seat please do so and show some respect for the procedures.

I do show respect, a Cheann Comhairle.

You did not show it there.

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform held a public seminar on the regulation of lobbying Bill some time ago. The draft heads of the Bill have been prepared and have gone for consideration to the committee which deals with public expenditure and reform.