He might be active in justice, but not in defence.

He closed the barracks in Clonmel.

His record compares very favourably with some of his predecessors who had that portfolio as a sole responsibility, with the exception, of course, of the Ceann Comhairle who had an outstanding record as Minister for Defence, which I recall very well. As the Deputy said, the proposed legislative measures in the defence area are mainly due in 2015.

They are long fingered.

There is no long fingering. A date is indicated for them and the Deputy knows quite well that the progressing of legislation is done over a period of time. I am sure the Minister will be happy to answer any specific questions about his plans for those legislative measures.