Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

A new report commissioned by the Health Service Executive has highlighted the many inadequacies in this State's maternity services, yet the Government, throughout its lifetime, has repeatedly promised and postponed introduction of a nurses and midwives Bill. The most recent list indicates that it is expected in 2007. I ask the Taoiseach directly whether we will see the nurses and midwives Bill before the general election.

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