I wish to ask about legislation on education. I am sure the Tánaiste will join me in welcoming the considerable advances made in educational reform and provision in recent years, including the recent purchase of the site for a new school in Ashbourne. I wish to ask about the forthcoming education (admission to school) Bill. When can we expect to see it in the House?

The draft heads of the education (admission to school) Bill were approved by the Government on 23 July and forwarded to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection for consideration. The Bill is expected to be published this session.