Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Last week, the Tánaiste dismissed concerns raised by my colleague, Deputy Barry Cowen, when he referred to the problem of the illicit drug trade in Dublin city centre. I understand that tonight "Prime Time" is airing a special programme on the serious consequences the drug trade is having on Dublin city centre. One Temple Bar business owner says the problem is beyond tipping point. When will the criminal justice Bill come before the House and when will the Government bring forward measures to tackle this issue?

In relation to the independent inquiry into the mother and baby homes, the Government promised that in advance of the summer recess the terms of reference would be published. I accept that it is important that we get the terms of reference right and that the Government must have consultation with the various stakeholders. However, it is now October and we have yet to see publication of the terms of reference. When will the terms of reference be published?

The information and tracing Bill is legislation in which the Tánaiste has a personal interest. She has alluded to that previously. When does the Tánaiste see this important legislation, which was promised by the previous Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, in May 2011 as one of her priority Bills, being introduced? We are still awaiting its publication some three and a half years later. Perhaps the Tánaiste could update the House.

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