Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

As this is Alzheimer's tea day will the Tánaiste join me in paying tribute to those who provide 24-hour care for people with that condition in the home, those who are providing that care and support in nursing homes and other facilities? In that regard it has long been recognised that a proper system of registration and inspection for services for older people is long overdue. Can the Tánaiste tell us when the health Bill, establishing the Health Information and Quality Authority and the Irish social services inspectorate, will come before the House? May I add one last point? I note from the legislative programme in relation to the Tánaiste's Department that the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children has been transferred to the Department of Health and Children. Can the Tánaiste confirm that she will respond to parliamentary questions on this subject from Deputies rather than——

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