I want to ask about the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill, which is to deal with the implementation of the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission. Why are we running off with a referendum on a court of appeal now when the heads of this Bill are to be published quite soon?

What is the name of that Bill?

It is the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill. Why are we having the court of appeal referendum now? It is at the behest of the bankers and-----

Thank you, Deputy.

I do not have a date for publication of that Bill.

Why are we having the referendum now?

I call Deputy Griffin.

It is very appropriate that we should have a referendum on a court of appeal.

The Taoiseach will not debate it.

The Deputy is well aware, if he wants to hear those who deal with these cases every day, that justice delayed is justice denied.

Why not reform the courts?

It is not fair that people should have to wait four years to have their cases heard in the Supreme Court.

It is a bankers' charter.