Last night, RTE's "Prime Time Investigates" broadcast a dramatic documentary on the questionable activities of a charity, Victory Outreach, which has potentially far-reaching consequences in that a liability may accrue to the State on foot of the State's probation services referring people to these charities. In light of what is going on with that charity and other activities which are coming to light in the charity sector, when will we have the charities regulation Bill before the House?

The Charities Act was enacted in 2009. It provides for a system of registration and regulation of the charities sector in the country. As part of that an independent charities regulator authority is to be established. That authority will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a public register of charities. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence has indicated that this will be early in the next session but I will confirm that to Deputy Niall Collins.

I am afraid the time has expired for the Order of Business. We will have to wait until tomorrow.

On a point of order, is there an assurance that those who want to speak on the Order of Business tomorrow will have the opportunity?

There is no assurance whatsoever.

Will it be the exact same?

If there is a vote on the Order of Business I cannot give an assurance. I do not know.

Should there be a policy that there be no votes on the Order of Business?

Maybe so, but I suggest Deputy Timmins put that to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I only apply the rules, as Deputy Timmins knows.