Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Kenny asked two questions at the outset and said I gave a cynical answer when I answered both questions. He asked me whether legislation would be introduced before the summer and I said it would not but would be introduced in the autumn. I said that the proposed inspectorate will cover all areas. He asked me why advance notice of inspections is given to nursing homes and I explained the reason to him. I said that when inspectors visit the home for the first time to give it its three-year registration, they ask to examine all the issues, including accounts, staffing levels, insurance and the fire certificate.

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