Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

It is trying to create dedicated inspection teams, some of which are in place. There will be a standardised approach to the way in which homes are inspected everywhere. Therefore, the same standard will apply in counties Dublin, Galway and Kerry and everywhere else. We are bringing it forward.

On the health Bill, we have drawn up a draft set of standards. The Bill will be published next week and we hope, with the co-operation of the Opposition, to pass it early next year.

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