Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

What are the Government's current plans regarding the Dublin mayor Bill? I noted over the weekend that the Minister, Deputy Gormley, now seems to think that the Bill might be published, but not enacted, before the summer recess. When will the Bill be published and when is it now anticipated by the Government that the election for the directly-elected mayor of Dublin will take place?

My second question is in respect of the decision yesterday by the Government to withdraw its appeal to the Supreme Court in the case of transgender persons, the effect being that the previous High Court ruling now stands, that Ireland is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.

I understand that, arising from yesterday's decision, the Taoiseach must report the court's decision to the Dáil within 21 sitting days. What is his intention in this regard and when will we see his report on the court's decision?

I understand that the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, will need to introduce legislation recognising transgender persons in their new genders and allowing them to get new birth certificates in compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights. When will the Minister introduce this legislation to the House?

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