Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

It was remiss of me yesterday when inquiring about the designated land (housing development) Bill not to congratulate the Cathaoirleach warmly on this elevation to the Chair. My colleagues are aware that I have always recognised him as a bright, intelligent fellow from Offaly. My omission was entirely inadvertent.

Now that the Privacy Bill 2006 and the Defamation Bill 2006 have been restored to the Order Paper as Nos. 4 and 5, will the Leader tell us if and when it is intended to take either or both of these Bills and whether they will be republished in a much altered form?