Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I will ask the Minister of State to return to the House in the autumn as the budget process takes shape to provide a further update on the agreement. The Government is committing to fulfilling its objectives as set out in the programme for Government. Budgetary decisions will be taken by the Cabinet and I will not speculate on what they might be.

Senator Bacik mentioned a company that is experiencing difficulties with redundancy payments. It is of paramount importance that workers' full redundancy rights are met. I am sure that the Senator will raise the matter with the relevant Minister.

Senators Bacik and van Turnhout mentioned the publication of a discussion document on criminal law and prostitution. Everyone welcomes the document, which will be debated by the justice committee. The Minister for Justice and Equality committed to its publication at the earliest possible opportunity when he attended this House. I am glad that he has honoured his promise.

We would all agree with Senator van Turnhout's welcome of the extension of the remit of the Ombudsman for Children to encompass children detained in St. Patrick's Institution. I will find out for the Senator when the publication of the report of the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention is intended.

Senator Norris asked about No. 21, motion No. 9 on the Order Paper, which asks that the minutes of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP, be published. I will not agree to that motion being taken at this point. Publishing the minutes could compromise the committee's work. The CPP is arbiter of Seanad procedures.