I am glad to hear the Tánaiste welcome the agreement reached in the North. However, the question my colleague, Deputy McDonald, asked was whether the Tánaiste's party and the Government support it, not just welcome it.

My question relates to the legislation the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, indicates he wants to bring before the House in respect of safe environments for intravenous drug users, particularly heroin users. That legislation will be welcomed by all sides of the House but I am concerned that we are running out of time before the next election. I understand the heads of the Bill have been completed. Will the Tánaiste give a commitment that the legislation will be brought forward and enacted before the Government leaves office?

I welcome the Deputy's support for the proposals the Minister of State has made and into which he has put a great deal of work. The proposal is to be brought initially to the Cabinet sub-committee and thereafter to the Cabinet. I expect it to be brought before the sub-committee quite soon.

Will the legislation be enacted before the Government leaves office?

I do not have a likely enactment date at this point in time.