Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The discussion will be suspended rather than terminated at 7 p.m. I am glad the Ceann Comhairle allowed Deputy Stanton's special notice question.

On the Order of Business, I will stick within the rules today. The Dáil will only sit for two days next week and will not sit in the week of the referendum. This means the House will only sit for four weeks in the period until 4 July. Members have still not had sight of the long-stay institutions Bill. May I assume the Minister for Health and Children will publish the Bill in good time before 3 July and the Dáil will have an opportunity to discuss and debate it?

In respect of Nos. 37 and 38, the restructuring of the inland fisheries sector is causing some trouble around the country and this is an important time of year for those involved in the sector. The fisheries amendment Bill is expected some time in 2008, while a timescale for the fisheries consolidation Bill has not yet been provided. Will the Taoiseach provide further information on the legislation?

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