Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

That is the answer. Very well.

I wish to ask the Taoiseach to reconsider the January sittings as it does not do the House any good to give the impression it is returning in January without Government accountability apart from the debate on the nursing home issue. While that issue is important, it is not what the Dáil is established to do in full. Government accountability and Taoiseach's Questions are also required. Perhaps there will be an opportunity between now and tomorrow to reflect on this.

I refer to promised legislation. Following the issues highlighted by the "Prime Time Investigates" television programme, it is particularly important for Members to see the promised legislation in the area of consumer protection. This matter is more urgent than ever following that programme, given the comparison between a salesman and a con man made on that programme which——

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