Can the Tánaiste give some indication as to when the adoption (information and tracing) legislation that is promised is likely to come before the House? Will it be possible to have it passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas before the end of the current year?

The postal services Bill excites the Opposition in general when it is mentioned. Would it be possible to reassure the Opposition and bring that Bill before the House as a matter of urgency, in an effort to be helpful?

There has been a significant amount of work and extensive discussion on the adoption (information and tracing) Bill. I understand it will be published before the end of this year. The postal services legislation came before Cabinet on Tuesday and the heads have been published.