By any standards, last week was a bad one for transparency and accountability in politics. It is important that we learn lessons from that. One way the Taoiseach can show that he has learned some lessons is by giving effect to the many recommendations that the Standards in Public Office Commission, SIPO, has made in recent years with regard to tightening up the position in resect of lobbying. I ask him to give that area priority.

In the context of promised legislation, the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015, the purpose of which is to consolidate ethics legislation and give effect to the many recommendations from various tribunals, has been awaiting Committee Stage since before the most recent election. It appears that there is little or no political will to progress these ethical issues. To date, there has certainly been no evidence of that on the part of the Government. I invite the Taoiseach to indicate that he has learned lessons from the events of last week and that he will give priority to supporting SIPO and bringing the legislation forward to Committee Stage.

That Bill has been published. It is being piloted by the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy O'Donovan, and is due to move to Committee Stage and Report Stage as soon as we are ready to proceed.

It went through Second Stage before the general election.

It is to go to Committee Stage next.

The legislation to regulate lobbying and ensure it is transparent was introduced in 2015. That was done by the previous Government, of which I was also a member. Obviously, we will have regard to any further recommendations from SIPO to improve the legislation further.

I asked when Committee Stage will commence.

I do not have a date for that.

The Deputy cannot have a further opportunity to speak. If he wishes, the Taoiseach can communicate with the Deputy afterward.