I would like to get some assurance from the Minister that the making of this appointment will not delay the Defence Forces Bill. That Bill has got to become law, under existing circumstances, before March. It ought to have been introduced by now, I think, if it is to be properly discussed, because the setting up of the Defence Forces, on a permanent and not a temporary basis, is a matter of great importance, which will give rise to a very serious discussion, both here and in the Seanad, where there are numbers of Senators with military experience. Is it intended to force it through in January and February? If so, I doubt whether it will be properly discussed. Is it intended to bring in another temporary Bill prolonging the life of the existing temporary provision, and giving us proper time to discuss it later? I would be glad if the Minister could tell us anything on that point.