Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I understand it is proposed to guillotine the Central Bank Reform Bill tomorrow. The Taoiseach will be aware the ECB issued a report about the inadequacy of the Bill presented by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan. I hope the Whip does not proceed with the guillotine tomorrow. This needs discussion, based on the reports that have been submitted in its regard. I give the Taoiseach notice of that.

I refer to No. 38, the electricity (transmission on assets) Bill, which deals with the statutory primary legislation for setting up EirGrid. The Taoiseach is aware of the difficulty that has emerged because of the observation of a councillor that the notice of planning permission in respect of the interconnector programme to Northern Ireland has been withdrawn, after considerable expense. The Taoiseach might indicate whether there has been any progress in that Bill. The date involved was to be some time in 2011.

I heard the Taoiseach comment recently on the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority. The relevant Bill is expected but it is not possible to say when it might be drafted. In view of the Taoiseach's comment on this during the week, has any progress been made and when might we expect to see the heads of that Bill?

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