Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Has the Government received advice from the Attorney General regarding payments taken from persons over 70 years of age who were allocated medical cards and who are occupying long-stay public beds? This advice, which relates to a matter of major concern for up to 10,000 people, is long awaited.

We are just ten days from the appointed date for reaching agreement on the current difficulties relating Northern Ireland. After that date, it appears the British and Irish Governments will take an alternative view or approach. Does the Taoiseach wish to provide an update on what is happening in respect of this matter or must we wait until after 25 November to discuss matters relating to the Good Friday Agreement and current difficulties between the DUP and Sinn Féin?

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