Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

It would be important to have that information before discussing the single electricity market Bill.

In regard to the broadcasting authority Bill, which has been around for some time, can we have some clarification before the general election as opposed to after it? That information would be beneficial to all parties participating.

It has become common practice — this is not a personal criticism of the Tánaiste — to answer parliamentary questions by way of referral to the Health Service Executive.

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