Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I did not say anything about abolishing it. I am saying these are proper matters for the House to debate, a point with which I am sure the Deputy Leader will agree. The earlier we can debate both these subjects the better.

Will the Deputy Leader comment on the proposed directly elected mayor for Dublin? I understand these elections will not take place until next year because the legislation will not be published until the autumn.

While the Deputy Leader is taking the Order of Business-----