Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

Given that the report by Professor Des O'Neill on Leas Cross Nursing Home has not yet been published, the fact that it is almost one year since Professor O'Neill's investigation into the 95 deaths at the nursing home and the lack of legislation aimed at vindicating the rights of elderly people in nursing homes, can the Tánaiste tell us when Professor O'Neill's report will be published? Will she insist that it be brought before the Dáil because it should be debated here when it is published? Can she give such a commitment? When does she propose to vindicate the rights of people in nursing homes who are not legally protected as we speak? I receive continuing complaints about people dying in appalling circumstances. These people are not being protected by this Government or legislation.

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