Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

In light of the statements of the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, on the desirability of eliminating red tape, when will the animal health Bill be introduced so we will have an opportunity to discuss this issue? In view of the extraordinary situation in which many families find themselves arising from the subvention difficulties and the various cutbacks, when will the nursing homes support Bill be introduced? Many families and elderly people are finding themselves in an impossible situation.

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