In January of last year, my party published the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017, which was debated in Private Members' time. The Bill was broadly welcomed and it contains some good initiatives. During the past 18 months or longer, we have known of many cases which have been exemplified in the media whereby harassment is continuing at a level that is quite frightening. This is having certain impacts on young people and very negative impacts on a range of others. It is giving rise to mental health issues. The Department of Justice and Equality committed to coming back quickly on this matter but it has not done so. It committed to coming forward with amendments. Will the Taoiseach indicate the position in this regard? We have been waiting for too long for these amendments to be tabled.

I spoke to Deputy Howlin about this matter yesterday. The Bill is on Committee Stage. We are keen to work with the Labour Party to get it enacted during this session. The Department is still working on amendments to it. I asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to prioritise their drafting with a view to having the legislation enacted by the end of the year.