Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I raise it for a particular reason, a Cheann Comhairle. In recent weeks the House adopted unanimously an agreed motion amended by the Government in respect of the undocumented Irish in the United States which referred to the establishment of reciprocal bilateral arrangements and the Government's strong commitment to continue engagement with the US Administration and the Congress to resolve the difficulties experienced by the undocumented Irish. In redressing the Taoiseach's attempt at air-brushing, will there be much activity in producing any legislation required and discussions between Irish and US representatives both about the undocumented Irish and the terms of the motion in respect of agreed bilateral arrangements? I would like that to mark the conclusion of the Taoiseach's address, whenever it is decided to arrange it.

No. 30 in the legislative programme is the Electricity (Transfer of Transmission Assets) Bill which is expected in 2008. Have we received any indication from the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources?

The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is to be commended on the way it has gone about advising people not to become stranded financially this Christmas by borrowing money and finding themselves with huge pay bills at the start of the new year. The service is to be placed on a statutory basis and publication of the Bill is expected some time in 2008. Will the Taoiseach indicate if there is there a particular drafting difficulty, or what is the reason for the delay in placing the service on a statutory basis?

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