Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of the Deputy's interest in these matters. The situation in so far as negotiating rights are concerned is the subject of a court case to be determined and, as such, I cannot comment on it. The Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, is meeting and consulting with general practitioners throughout the country on the issue. The health (general practitioner medical service) Bill was approved at Cabinet this morning for publication, and the Minister will move on it now.

We have been waiting for the Children First Bill for more than 20 years. As the Deputy pointed out, the relevant report was published back in 1999. The Bill will be brought before the House just after Easter.

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