We move now to questions, not statements, on promised legislation for which we have 15 minutes.

Last month the Dáil passed the Second Stage of the Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016. When does the Government intend to bring that Bill to Committee Stage? The Tánaiste might give us an update on that.

It has been reported that RTE will tonight air a report raising serious concerns about the national suicide charity, Console, with some serious alleged irregularities in relation to governance and financial management issues etc. I ask the Tánaiste what current investigations are under way into that matter by the HSE, the Garda or by the charities regulator. It comes at a time when everyone involved in the charitable sector is seeking to rebuild public confidence in charities so that public support, by way of donations etc. can be maintained as they seek to recover from previous scandals in the past number of years.

On Deputy Michael McGrath's first question, as he will be aware, the committees are only being set up. There is not yet a date for Committee Stage. Obviously, when the committees are set up, whatever will be the date of Committee Stage is an issue on which the relevant committee will decide.

On the second point the Deputy raised regarding Console, obviously we would all be concerned about reports in the media this morning regarding a leading charity which, I understand, will be dealt with further by RTE tonight. It is essential, as Deputy Michael McGrath stated, that confidence is maintained in the NGO sector. We now have the Charities Regulatory Authority. The HSE has finalised an audit into the Console agency. I can say the HSE has confirmed that it has received no complaints about the important suicide prevention and family support services provided by Console.

These services will not be affected but there is the question of gardaí being involved, with further investigation to be done by the charities regulator and bringing information together relating to the issue.