Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes asked why the Bill on judicial conduct and other matters is not coming forward. My information is that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is awaiting the advice of the Chief Justice, and when he receives it, he will bring it forward. That is what is stated in the newspapers today and I would guess he must wait for the advice.

Senator Hayes also raised the disability issue on which I have been active. He is correct to state town and county councils do not fulfil their 3% quota. All public bodies are covered by the Disability Act and even before it was enacted they were enjoined to fill such quotas. However, they have not been filled. We hoped to have a full debate on disability in the House but we did not. The point is well made.

Senator O'Toole raised the matter of the increase in baggage handling charges.