I understand that on Thursday next there are to be statements on the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes. Will the Tánaiste confirm for the House that the terms of reference of the commission of investigation will be brought to the House on Thursday? Will she confirm that they will be comprehensive and that no institution, victim or survivor will be left out and indicate whether the scope of the investigation will be all-Ireland in nature?

We cannot deal with the content.

Will the Tánaiste confirm that in its form and in terms of the person leading it, the commission will be independent beyond question?

The Deputy cannot have all of those questions answered on the Order of Business, as she knows well enough. We have been here for three and a half years at this stage.

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and his predecessor have done a huge amount of work recently on the terms of reference. Very good progress is being made, but I do not have a timeline I can provide for the Deputy. With many others, I have met the Minister and had very positive discussions. He has completed a great deal of work, but I cannot provide the precise timeline at this stage, except to say very good progress has been made. I compliment him on the progress he has made.

Will the Tánaiste confirm, even in writing at some stage today, that the terms of reference will be presented next Thursday?

No, we have not even been told that the item is being taken next week.

Statements are scheduled.

I have not received a schedule for next week.