Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Would the Taoiseach like to comment on the information available to him consequent on the bomb in Derry, an issue of serious concern? The House has discussed the security issue over the past 18 months or so and clearly the threat, which was referred to by the Garda Commissioner, the Chief of the PSNI and the head of MI5, has now become a reality. I assure the Taoiseach of the full and total support of the Fine Gael Party, as has always been the case, for the efforts of Government to continue a high level of vigilance in order that this threat can be dealt with and the consequences of the Good Friday Agreement can continue, namely peace and harmony among communities and people being allowed to get on with their lives. I assure the Taoiseach of our support on that. Perhaps the Taoiseach will either make arrangements to convey the information to us or make a statement about the information available to him as to whether these persons can be apprehended or what is the story.

Second, what is the position regarding the Attorney General's examination of the wording produced by the all-party committee last February, which was agreed following legal advice, on the question of a referendum on children's rights? He has been examining this for some time. Will the Taoiseach report to the House on what progress the Attorney General has made in his examination and when it will conclude? Has the Government considered when the referendum will be held?

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