Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me to raise the amendment to the bail laws. I congratulate and thank the Minister and the Government for the amendment that has been introduced. In the event that it is not sufficient to deal with the issues that have come to the fore in recent years, could I ask the Taoiseach if further review of the bail laws might be undertaken with a view to bringing in more stringent legislation?

Could I also ask where that old favourite of mine, the mediation Bill, is residing at the moment? Is there any possibility of bringing it before the House before the end of this session?

Both Bills the Deputy raises are broadly based. Work is ongoing on them in the Department but they will not be introduced before the end of this Dáil session.