Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their comprehensive presentations and for making the time and effort to prepare them. Before calling on members for their questions, Ms Metcalfe raised the 2011 LRC report. On foot of that report, I published the Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016. It has been debated in the Seanad and has gone to the Department of Health for its consideration. I understand the Department intends to deal with the legislation but I am not sure of the timescale.

A number of members have indicated that they wish to ask questions and I will call three at a time. First, I call Deputy Murphy O'Mahony.