Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

The Ceann Comhairle will be glad to know I am not going to ask about what went on at Druid's Glen. I am somewhat confused about what went on, as are the Tánaiste and other members of the Government. What I am concerned about is what the Taoiseach told me in this House. I note in the list of promised legislation for this session the urgently required Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010. I do not know that it is urgent or needed at this time. I note the Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2010 is there as well. The Taoiseach indicated to me before Christmas that the national vetting bureau Bill was an urgently required piece of legislation and I am surprised it has not found its way on to the Order Paper. There are less demanding and compelling of pieces of legislation on it. Will the Tánaiste intercede with the Taoiseach with a view to dropping one of the less-needed pieces of legislation now proposed, such as the Dublin lord mayor Bill or some other Bills?

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