Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The heads of the defamation Bill were cleared by the Government during the summer and it is hoped to have it completed by Christmas and before the House in the next session. The press council proposals are within that legislation.

On the HSE issue, questions that were previously referred to the health boards are now referred to the HSE. Policies are dealt with by the Department but day-to-day issues are dealt with by the HSE.

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