The Taoiseach may be aware of the increasing incidence of robberies in rural Ireland in recent times. One of the good initiatives taken by Deputy Mattie McGrath was to introduce the Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2013 as a Private Members' Bill.

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The Bill started a debate on cash for gold outlets. A commitment was given that heads for the precious metals and cash dealers Bill would be drafted at some stage during the year. What is the status of that Bill and when can we expect it to be published?

That Bill was brought forward by Deputy Mattie McGrath. It was a simple issue. He did well. I will revert to Deputy Deering with a date for publication of that Bill. I thank him for raising the matter.