On proposed legislation in education, does the Taoiseach share my deep concerns about any loss in the independence, impartiality and integrity of outside independent assessment of our junior certificate? Does he share the concerns of the 27,000 teachers and many parents today about the integrity of our junior certificate being damaged?

Is this promised legislation?

Will the Taoiseach look at legislation to row back on this particular issue? Many teachers and parents are concerned about any loss in the professionalism, integrity and objectivity of the junior certificate.

Hold on, Deputy. This is the Order of Business.

Most parents and teachers support reforms of the education sector but they want to retain the independent, outside assessment of the junior certificate.

To what promised legislation is the Deputy referring?

The universities Bill.

That proves the Deputy is a fraud.

The Deputy got a mention on Saturday night.

Well done.

If Deputy Finian McGrath proposes to join Deputy Ross, he will have to structure his questions a little more succinctly than that. The only people suffering because of today’s strike are the students. The Minister has bent over backwards to help in this matter.

I am not sure when the universities Bill is to be published. I will advise Deputy Finian McGrath when it will be. I hope it is in time for all the current students when they emerge from second level in order that they can avail of the provisions of the new universities Bill.

It might be the university of life Bill to which the Deputy is referring.

Every turkey needs a left wing and a right wing.

I warned you, lads.