Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I was going to ask the Taoiseach if the explosives Bill would be introduced next week, but perhaps I will not do so. In view of the fact that the guarantee for the financial institutions has not yet been approved by the Government, does the Taoiseach expect it to be laid before the House on Thursday or will that happen next week?

Will the Taoiseach clarify the position on the proposed referendum on children's rights, particularly in the context of statutory rape? I understand the Government will not be making a report to the relevant committee but that the members of Fianna Fáil who serve on the committee will do so. I do not know whether their report will be made on behalf of their entire party. Is it the Taoiseach's intention to have the committee complete its work or is he intent on following through on the commitment in the programme for Government regarding holding a referendum on children's rights?

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