Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

As I have said previously, the health (long-term residential care services) Bill was ready at Christmas and we were asked to consult a large number of relevant groups. Arising from this consultation, a number of legal issues were examined and the Attorney General has been working to resolve them. It is hoped the legislation will be introduced by the Minister as soon as these issues are totally resolved.

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