Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

When there is a resignation from high office but the Minister continues to serve in the Department of Health and Children, it is not easy to respond to it. I thank the former Tánaiste for her courtesy during her time there and for her service. The new Tánaiste has an eye to history and he has an opportunity to be the shortest lived Tánaiste in the history of the State.

Is it proposed to proceed with the Privacy Bill as published?

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