When will the children and family relationships Bill be introduced? It has been promised for a long time but there appears to be an undue delay with regard to it being brought forward.

My understanding is that the children and family relationships Bill, which was the subject of a briefing given by the Minister for Justice and Equality to Deputies of all parties both yesterday and this morning, will be brought before the Government next Tuesday. I anticipate that the Second Stage will take place, subject to agreement among the Whips, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday next and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday week. It is anticipated that Committee Stage will be taken shortly thereafter, followed by Report Stage. The Bill will, therefore, pass through the House in the coming weeks. I understand the Minister for Justice and Equality has offered briefings on the legislation and that the opportunity to avail of these has been accepted by a number of parties. If the Deputy is interested in availing of a further briefing, I will ask the Minister to make arrangements in that regard.