Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Social Welfare Bill, the Finance Bill and the nursing homes legislation, along with other Bills, will be taken this session. I take Deputy O'Keeffe's point. The Bill is expected to be available next year. I am aware of the issues being raised. Ministers are working through the issue as quickly as possible. We will have the Bill next year.

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