Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I support fully the views of my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, on the phenomenal growth of the PR apparatus attaching to Government. Much of it is both unnecessary and wasteful. It is difficult to see what service it provides to the people it is sometimes supposed to serve. I look forward to a debate on the issue, presumably arising out of the Quigley report which I believe will be published today.

What does the Leader believe the so-called crucial infrastructure Bill will contain? It was much heralded some time ago to speed up the necessary major infrastructural work and to by-pass the planning authorities. I look forward to hearing what the Leader has to say on this matter, including when it will come before the House. When does the Leader expect the Finance Bill to be published? Does she anticipate that it will contain some items that were not anticipated in the Minister's budget speech?

In regard to the Inspector of Prisons report, we had a very useful debate in the House on his first report. I understand his second report has been with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for some time awaiting publication. Will the Leader inform the House when she expects the Bill to be published?