The Tánaiste is aware that during the week there was a broadcast relating to the disappeared. The criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill is promised but when can we expect publication? Will the Tánaiste make available time through the Whips for this matter to be debated in the House as soon as possible? The issue is of major national importance and the House should debate the issue of Tuesday night's broadcast and provide an opportunity for people who may have information within the House to make a statement to the House.

I wish to speak on the same issue.

I do not know what the Deputy is on about. What does he mean by "people within the House"?

Does the Deputy wish to speak on promised legislation?

It is the same issue.

What is the promised legislation?

Deputy O'Donovan has just raised it.

It is the criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill.

The Deputy should be quick and refrain from making statements.

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to contribute at this stage. It is necessary for us to have a full debate on the disappeared, which was the issue highlighted by the broadcast during the week. We have seen a very cynical move this week as a smokescreen of tapes-----

That is ridiculous.

-----was used to distract attention from the poor families of the disappeared.

We are not having a debate.

There is a promised Bill on victim support and work is under way in the Department of Justice and Equality in that regard. There is no date for its publication. The second matter raised by the two Deputies would be considered by the Whips.