Given the sad experiences we have had in this country arising from uncontrolled lobbying in the past 20 years, could I ask the Tánaiste the progress to date in the preparation of the control of lobbying Bill, whether it has been discussed in Cabinet, if the heads of the Bill have been approved and when it is likely to come before the House? Similarly, I wish to inquire about that old friend of mine, the bail Bill, which has been hanging around longer than some of the Members sitting on the benches opposite, and in their time as well. Could I ask the extent to which final agreement has been reached on the heads of the Bill and when it is likely to come before the House?

Deputy Durkan inquired about two pieces of legislation.

The heads of the regulation of lobbying Bill have been approved by Government and the Bill is expected to be published early in the new year. The draft heads of the bail Bill are at an advanced stage and it is not possible to indicate when it will be published.

I thank the Tánaiste.