Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

On the question of certain categories of nurses being prohibited to prescribe, that legislation has been passed in the Seanad and Second Stage will be taken in the House next week. It will be part of the Irish Medicines Board legislation.

The legislation relating to the tribunals of inquiry has been published. It is a matter for the Whips to decide when it can be moved in the House.

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