Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur faoi reachtaíocht atá geallta agus dhá ábhair eile. Will the Taoiseach clarify the position of the adoption (information and tracing) Bill? This was to provide for an information and tracing service to applicants seeking information about adoptions on a statutory basis. Will the Taoiseach tell us when the Bill will be published and when it will be debated in the Dáil?

On 25 June, the Taoiseach said he would come back within a fortnight and report to the Dáil on the conclusion of the Government's consideration of an apology and redress scheme for the small number of surviving men and women of Bethany Home. Can he confirm it is still his intention that he will report to the Dáil this week?

Finally, I want to mention the decision to put the construction of the Narrow Water bridge on hold. Given it is such a vital infrastructure project for the Louth, south Down and south Armagh region, it is an issue that requires urgent attention by the Government.

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