When is the National Economic and Social Development Office Bill, which will place the National Economic and Social Council on a statutory basis, likely to come before the House? I seem to recall that a debate on the Smithwick report was promised in the House in the past couple of weeks. Has any time been allocated for such a debate? Is it envisaged that it will take place before Christmas?

The National Economic and Social Development Office (amendment) Bill is due to be published next year. It is intended that a debate on the report of the Smithwick tribunal, which has been submitted to the House, will take place in the new year.