The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill is being revised. If he is not aware of it, I would like to bring to the Taoiseach's attention a report in today's The Irish Times on direct provision centres which referred to the treatment immigrants receive in them, the fact a family of six was living in one bedroom during one inspection, blocked emergency exits and breaches in child protection. This issue has dragged on for far too long.

Is legislation promised?

When will the Taoiseach bring forward this legislation to deal with what I believe is the modern day version of the way we dealt with people in institutions such as the Magdalen laundries? It is no way to treat people.

The Bill is awaiting Committee Stage. There are quite a number of amendments and I am not sure whether the Minister is considering revising the Bill because of the situation. I will get clarity from the Department of Justice and Equality on the current status of the amendments being considered before it goes to committee and will advise the Deputy accordingly.