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

I too would like to be associated with the good wishes to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and all retiring Members. On assuming office almost five years ago, the Government promised the adoption (information and tracing) Bill was a priority. It is regrettable that the Dáil term will end without the Government giving every citizen the basic, fundamental right to his or her identity. The Tánaiste promised it was a priority of hers. It should have been implemented before the end of the Dáil term. Can she update us on the status of the Bill?

We are still awaiting the publication of the wind energy guidelines, which was promised before the 2014 local elections. Last week, when I raised it on the Order of Business, the Taoiseach promised me he would send a note indicating when it would be published. I await this note.

The Tánaiste's Department announced a compensation package, through the community welfare offices, for families affected by the devastating floods across the country. Families have incurred significant expense through the hire of pumps and increased ESB charges and have suffered many inconveniences protecting their homes over time, but may not have had water run through their doors, due to their work to protect their houses. Can the Tánaiste instruct the community welfare officers to ensure these people receive some State funding through compensation?

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