Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

The first question concerns the special task force set up by Professor Drumm — I am sure the Minister knows all about it — to consider the location of a tertiary paediatric centre for the entire country. I understand it is due to report by the end of this month. When will it report? Will legislation be required for the proposed facility?

Second, with regard to the Garda reserve, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform gave a commitment that he would bring to the House regulations that would then go to the Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. At what stage are the regulations and do they reflect the input from the various Garda representative associations?

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