Many people who are currently prevented from applying for certain jobs are anxiously waiting for the passage of the Spent Convictions Bill, which is awaiting Report Stage. In the middle of the last term it was on the Order Paper but was withdrawn. What is the reason for the delay? When will it return to the House so that we can complete the passage of the Bill?

It is still awaiting Report Stage because Deputies made a number of suggestions and a number of amendments are being considered in the Office of the Attorney General, as I understand it. I will give the Deputy an update as to when we can expect Report Stage to be taken.