Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I would also expect the Leader to express an interest in having this Bill re-entered on the legislative programme and I will progress the matter further in the coming weeks in consultation with the staff of the House.

I have raised the following matter many times, including with the previous Cathaoirleach, who, every time I raised it, would get upset and state, "This is not the time to discuss it". The matter relates to the need for legislation for the dismissal of a member of the Judiciary. There is formatted legislation on the books. It is another example of something which has slipped off the agenda. The next time there is a difficulty people will ask why we did nothing about it. We should deal with that legislation and get it through while it is not focused on any individual. We could engage in some retrospective navel gazing and bring forward some of the issues which are parked on dusty shelves somewhere. I seek the Leader's support on that.