My question follows on from that of the previous speaker, who raised the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill. My understanding is that the Bill had been withdrawn. It was on the C list. I wished to ask when it would come before the House but I have been informed there are a number of amendments to the Bill and it might be withdrawn. Could the Taoiseach clarify the situation and contact the Deputies who have raised the issue?

The Bill is still on the Order Paper. A motion has been submitted for it to be withdrawn but that has not been activated yet. Many amendments have been tabled. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, will inform the House of his intention to draft a new Bill, given the range of amendments that are already there.