Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

The register of persons unsafe to work with children Bill is being done on a North-South basis, which is appropriate. It will be done as quickly as possible but I am not in a position to say when we will have the legislation.

The inspectorate of nursing homes will be part of the health information and quality authority legislation, which I hope to bring to the Cabinet soon.

There are three reports on the Meath crash by the Garda, Bus Éireann and the health authorities regarding health and safety issues. The DPP has intervened regarding one of the reports. We would all like the reports to be available to the families, in particular, and the public as quickly as possible but if a report could compromise a prosecution, everybody would understand the need for it to be kept confidential for the moment.

The Deputy referred to a statement from the Government regarding Iran. I will communicate the Deputy's comments to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I am not aware if he intends to make a statement.

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