Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

Will the Taoiseach update the House on the timing of the nursing home Bill, the so-called fair deal Bill, particularly in regard to having time to consult such bodies as the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, Age Action Ireland and others? Originally, we were told that these bodies would be consulted before the Bill was published and now we are told they will be consulted afterwards. I am concerned that when the Bill is published there will be enough time for consultation before we deal with it.

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