I wish to associate myself and the Labour Party with a vote of sympathy and solidarity for the people of Turkey and Istanbul in particular following the horrific attacks yesterday.

My first question relates to secondary legislation. As the Tánaiste is aware, the previous Administration introduced the Regulation of Lobbying Act. It seems some well-established businesses, including major banks, are confused by the Act. When will the other sections of the Act be brought into place in order that powers will be given to the Standards in Public Office Commission to ensure full compliance with lobbying regulation?

I understand that when speaking on Newstalk "Breakfast" this morning the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, indicated that members of the Independent Alliance in Cabinet did not like the advice given by the Attorney General in respect of a Private Members' Bill submitted by Deputy Wallace and indicated that they were seeking separate advice. Is that the case? If it is the case, what is the Tánaiste's view of it?

I will have to come back to Deputy Howlin on the implementation of the important lobbying Bill, which the Deputy brought in himself. Some sections have been commenced and there are others yet to be commenced. I will liaise directly with the Deputy on the matter.

It is not accurate to say that members of the Independent Alliance said they were getting separate advice. We had a discussion on the Bill that is being introduced. The Attorney General has advised that it is unconstitutional. I have concerns about any Bill that creates false hope for people and the view that such a Bill would deal with the issue of fatal foetal abnormality. In fact, serious constitutional issues are at stake which the Attorney General has advised on.