I wish to ask the Taoiseach about a few pieces of legislation. The first is the Gambling Control Bill, which is very important legislation to deal with the regulation of gambling, particularly problem gambling, which is becoming a growing phenomenon. It deals with the protection of vulnerable people and many other important issues. When will the Bill come before this House for full debate?

Many customers of financial services are being denied access to the Financial Services Ombudsman because of a six-year rule. One opportunity to address this issue is through the Merger of Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Services Ombudsman Bill. When is this legislation expected to be brought forward?

In respect of the Merger of Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Services Ombudsman Bill, a steering group of people central to this has commenced its work looking at this. It will be next year before it is published. I cannot put a timescale on it.

The Gambling Control Bill is due in the middle of next year. It is quite a complex matter and the issue is, as the Deputy correctly pointed out, of serious concern in many cases.