Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The timing of publication of these lists is determined by the time at which the Government makes the decision. If the decision is made at a Government meeting immediately prior to the resumption of the House the list will be published as soon as possible thereafter. When the Government makes a decision on its intended legislative programme it will be published and circulated to Members as soon as practicable thereafter.

The nurses and midwives Bill will modernise the regulatory framework for nurses and midwives and will update and amend the Nurses Act 1985. I understand the Bill is due for publication some time this year.

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