Last night, the Fennessy family appeared on "Prime Time" pleading on their own behalf and that of five other families for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, to intervene in relation to Russian adoptions. What does the Government propose to do to resolve this matter? Will the Taoiseach commit today to amend the Adoption Act 2010?

The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 was passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas eight months ago but is still awaiting ministerial instruction in terms of enactment. The absence of vetting legislation in regard to soft information seriously compromises our child protection system. What is the reason for the delay in enacting this legislation? What is the reason the Minister, Deputy Shatter, has not commenced this Act during the past eight months?

I do not know the reason. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, is always diligent in commencing legislation. I will inquire as to the reason for the delay and advise the Deputy accordingly.

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, is considering what is the best thing to do in the context of the adoption legislation referred to by the Deputy. I am aware of the decision by the Russians not to-----

The deadline is 31 October 2013.

I am aware of that.