Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I have listened to the Taoiseach read his brief. Deputy Olwyn Enright in 2003 put forward the view that legislation should be introduced for soft information. The committee recommended in September 2008 that no referendum was necessary but that legislation should be published. It was to be published in December 2008, which has now become, obviously, February 2010. What is the position in respect of legislation being produced to give effect to the committee's recommendation of September 2008? When are we likely to have approval of the heads of that legislation and when is it likely to be published?

Second, the Taoiseach is aware it is now taking 36 months to get a case into the Supreme Court. The establishment of a court of appeal by way of referendum is an absolute necessity which I support. What is the position on preparatory work by the Government for accepting the Supreme Court recommendation in this regard? Has the Government fixed a date for these matters to be dealt with?

Finally, what is the position on the Bill on judicial remuneration and when is it to be published?

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