All Members have been supportive and admiring of the work of the Magdalen commission and the report it issued. One of the commission's proposals is that the restorative justice Bill be brought before the House. What is the position with regard to that Bill and in respect of the implementation of the report of the Magdalen commission?

I have just received a text from the Whip's office. Matters on the Order of Business are often referred to the Whips for decision. The agenda for today originally included a debate on a motion to establish the banking inquiry but I am informed that this has been cancelled. The matter to which I refer is extremely important and it was scheduled to be dealt with as part of today's business. Why was it pulled at this late stage?

I can answer the Deputy's second question. Under Standing Order 30, four days' notice is required in respect of such a motion. Such notice was not given and I made that clear. I also made it clear that if there was agreement among all the parties in the House to the effect that it be taken tomorrow, then I would have no difficulty in that regard.

The Ceann Comhairle laid down the law in respect of that matter. The restorative justice Bill is due to be taken this session.

On a point of clarification, the Ceann Comhairle indicated that the motion would be taken tomorrow if there was agreement in the House. Is it necessary for such agreement to be reached now?

No. I will leave that matter to the Whips. That is why we have them.