Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

As regards Deputy Kenny's question, I do not believe an amendment to the Health Service Executive Act is required because the Department has to approve both the corporate and capital plans for the HSE. In that context, arrangements are being made concerning technology projects. The Cabinet sub-committee on health had a very good meeting yesterday, which included Professor Drumm and the chairman of the HSE.

I will revert to the Deputy concerning the provisions in the child care Act.

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