Wind energy and adoption legislation
Deputy Troy seeks publication of wind-energy guidelines and legislation on adoption for children in long-term foster care; the Taoiseach promises to consult the relevant Minister and says adoption Bills are priorities.
I refer to wind energy guidelines. It was promised that they would be published in advance of the local elections. We are now in advance of the general election. Will the Taoiseach and Government publish them?
I refer to two items relating to children. In 2012, the children's referendum, which was supported by all political parties in the House, was passed. We are still waiting on legislation to give effect to those in long-term foster care to be eligible for adoption. Will that legislation be brought before the House before the general election? Will the legislation to give effect to the information and tracing procedures, something we all support, come before the Dáil before the election? Can we expect the interim report on the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes before the general election?
Comment on this
I will have to come back to the Deputy on his last question. The Adoption (Amendment) Bill and the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill are priority Bills for publication. In respect of wind energy guidelines, there will be enough wind around the country generated from human resources. There might be a need for guidelines.
Comment on this
I will discuss the matter with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Alex White, and come back to the Deputy.
Comment on this
If the Taoiseach makes all the promises he did the last time they will be needed.