The spent convictions Bill has been held up for an unacceptably long time ahead of Report Stage. I have raised this matter with the Taoiseach a number of times and was prompted to raise it again with the new Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald. Will the Taoiseach please ask her to expedite this matter, as many people are awaiting its progress through the Chamber?

Deputy Ryan is right. The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill is awaiting Report Stage. A number of amendments that were submitted are being worked on in the Attorney General's office. I will advise Deputy Ryan of the progress made in regard to those and I will inform the Minister of his question.