It is 31 years since the decriminalisation of sexual activity between men and six years since the Government, when apologising for the State wrongs, promised it would quash any such convictions which wrecked the lives of many. Disregard legislation was recommended by the working group report published last year by the Minister for Justice. She also stated in January of this year that the heads of the Bill would be published this year. However, in the Government's promised legislative programme for autumn that was published, it appears only as "work ongoing". When will the heads of the Bill be published so that once and for all we can see some progress in addressing the wrongs by the State?

I share the Deputy's frustration and his ambition to right many of the wrongs inflicted on many people over the years. I thank the individuals and various groups and organisations which came together to make the recommendations and ensure we could right those wrongs. The work in ongoing and I hope to progress it as soon as possible but I do not have a definitive date for it yet.