Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

On the medical practitioners Bill, further heads are expected by the summer. The legislation will probably be introduced next year. The Department of Health and Children has other legislation which will be dealt with in this session. Work is well advanced on the nursing homes repayment scheme. Legislation has already been enacted and the scheme is being put in place. The Tánaiste is giving this scheme priority and she will endeavour to ensure the legislation is in place to deal with it. That matter is being dealt with and the Government has received a number of reports on it.

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