Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

Six years ago, the Government made a commitment in the Seanad that the medical practitioners Bill would be published by Christmas. As it still has not been published, would the Tánaiste consider publishing the heads of the Bill, as it is legislation of major importance?

Is the Minister for Health and Children aware the sole accident and emergency consultant in Kerry General Hospital, Mr. O'Rourke, is threatening to resign because he cannot get a registrar, the space or staff he needs?

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