On behalf of the Regional Group, I echo the comments of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle regarding the staff working in the Houses.

My colleagues in the Regional Group and I worked closely with the Government to pass the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act, which sends a clear message to anyone engaged in legal proceedings that they must tell the truth. When commenced, the legislation will mean fines of up to €100,000 or up to ten years' imprisonment for lying in court. It was signed into law by an tUachtarán last month but it still requires a commencement order from the Minister for Justice. When will this vital legislation be commenced?

I spoke to the Secretary General of the Department about that legislation last week and it is imminent. It will be commenced within a matter of weeks.