Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The Minister indicated that the heads of the health Bill have been agreed. Will he indicate, in line with the Taoiseach's statement to the House yesterday, when the heads of the Bill will be published? Will they be shared with health spokespersons promptly, in line with the Taoiseach's preference that the heads of a Bill would be shared well in advance? Publication of the legal costs Bill, No. 69 on the list of promised legislation, is expected in 2007 but given the exorbitant fees charged by senior barristers in particular, and which cost the State an excessive sum, will the Minister intervene with his colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to have this legislation brought forward and addressed this year?

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