I will be brief. Statements on domestic violence were due to take place this week but have been knocked off the schedule by the motion of confidence and the Water Services Bill. Could I get an assurance that the statements will be taken next week if possible? That would be important given the time of year.

I also wish to inquire about the Constitutional Convention. The Taoiseach gave a personal commitment that time would be allocated to discuss some of the issues arising from the convention. Will discussion of the reports be scheduled for next week?

I presume the school admissions Bill will not be published in this session, but could I get a commitment or some indication of when the Bill will be published?

We have given a commitment through the Chief Whip on the discussions on domestic violence and the Constitutional Convention. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien is aware business was disrupted but it might be possible to have the discussion on domestic violence next week. If not, it will get plenty of time after Christmas. The Chief Whip will advise the Deputy in respect of the debate on the Constitutional Convention. It is not a case of not wanting to hold such debates; it is rather that the schedule was disrupted for other reasons.

What about the school admissions Bill?

The Bill should be published before the end of this session.