Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I have three questions for the Taoiseach. Last year we were promised legislation for a health information and safety authority. This authority would give advice and set down guidelines in respect of protocols etc. Are we likely to see this legislation in view of the current confusion in the area?

With regard to the decentralisation programme, which is a voluntary scheme promoted by the previous Minister for Finance, today is the final day for signature for staff previously employed in the Department of Agriculture and Food in Davitt House, Castlebar, and staff must take it or leave it. They have been asked to sign up to go to Portlaoise or accept the PULSE system, which is shift work on a 24-hour, seven day week basis.

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