Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach was very forthright this morning in his response to questions about the preparedness of the Government and the country in the event of an accident at Sellafield. He spoke about international best practice and high ranking experts being here. In that context can I ask him about No. 72, the criminal justice (suppression of acts of nuclear terrorism) Bill? Given all the activity in which the Government has been involved, it is not possible from the list to indicate when this Bill might even see the light of day. As a country we are prepared and have tested a national plan — at least on paper — so why has this Bill not been given priority given that we should prepare meticulously for such a possible catastrophic event?

The registrar of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland wrote to the Tánaiste in November 2005 about the appointment of a chief pharmacist. When will the two pharmacy Bills be brought forward? This is a matter of considerable concern. The Taoiseach has the information now anyway. The Bills are listed on the C list with no indication of when they will be brought forward.

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