Two weeks ago, during the debate on child abuse by the IRA, the Taoiseach referred to three legislative items in support of his exaggerated claim that this Government has been the most reforming Government in the area of child welfare and protection. When will the commencement order for the National Vetting Bureau (Children's and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012, which he mentioned on that occasion, be signed? Over 12 months have passed since that Act was passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas, but we are still waiting for the commencement order to be signed. The result of the children's rights referendum, which was also mentioned by the Taoiseach, is still being tied up, two years on, as a direct consequence of the Government's actions in publishing material advocating a "Yes" vote in that poll. Can the Government indicate when the result of the children's rights referendum will be adjudicated on by the Supreme Court? When will the Oireachtas be able to put forward the necessary legislation thereafter? The Children First Bill was promised by this Government when it took office but it was not published for a further three and a half years. The Bill that was debated on Second Stage earlier this year is a much watered-down version of what was originally promised. It contains no sanctions for people who fail to report child abuse.

We cannot deal with the content of the Bill.

When will the remaining Stages of this legislation be taken in the Houses of the Oireachtas? It is important for all Members to have an opportunity to propose amendments to it. I understand the independent rapporteur's report on child protection was lodged to the Government in February of this year. Almost 12 months later, we are still waiting for the report to be laid before the Oireachtas, thereby enabling Deputies and Senators on all sides of both Houses to debate its findings. Can the Taoiseach indicate when that report will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas?

I will come back to Deputy Troy on that. In respect of the Children First legislation, that is awaiting Committee Stage here in the House. The Government made a number of appointments following the recommendations given to it in regard to the Supreme Court. I cannot indicate to the Deputy when the Supreme Court will do its job. It is completely independent in that matter.

I will confirm to Deputy Troy in regard to the commencement order for the vetting legislation. I would point out that while these things can be very complex, the Government did appoint a Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, did set up a Department of children, did hold a referendum and is putting through pieces of legislation here-----

And put its results in doubt.

No, the result is not in doubt but the Supreme Court will make its decision, as it will make-----

Is it not before the Supreme Court?

Deputy, please. We cannot debate these issues.