Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Throughout the 29th Dáil the publication of the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill was promised. The Bill is designed to clarify and update the provisions relating to eligibility for health services. Will the Bill be published before the resumption in September?

Given the Taoiseach's grossly insensitive remarks yesterday and the need to counteract the negative impression they created, will the Government place a renewed emphasis on the rights and entitlements of those who suffer from mental illness and those who are at risk of suicide? Will the Bill be brought forward so that we can address the needs and rights of those at risk and all those who use our health services?

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