Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

There is, unquestionably, a crisis of confidence in the Department of Health and Children and the HSE among the wider populace that is not only reflected on the Opposition benches here. What steps will the Tánaiste take to address the logjam in terms of legislation that is promised by Government under the aegis of the Minister for Health and Children? I speak specifically of the health (long-term residential care services) Bill. The fact that this Bill has not been presented to the House continues to create untold anxiety for older people and their families.

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