David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Between 1940 and 1987 it appears that more than 300 children were the subject of vaccine trials. In 2001 legislation was passed to direct the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse to investigate the issue, which the Minister described as the ultimate guarantee against a cover-up or whitewash. Last summer the courts threw that out saying he acted outside his powers. I have asked the Tánaiste on a number of occasions what action she intends to take as a result because legislation is required in this area. Last week the Taoiseach stated that legislation would be published in the coming weeks. Will that happen?

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