David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I have a number of points to raise on legislation. When will we see the Health Information Bill? Yesterday we were promised a health study of Cork Harbour. It would be useful if the Health Information Bill was published in order that it could be discussed with the study. Given the pollution in Cork Harbour from the Irish Steel plant, it is important to bring forward the Foreshore (Amendment) Bill in order that the issue can be discussed in the context of the Bill.

I understand the environmental liability directive has not yet been signed or brought forward by the Government and that it will probably take legislation in the House to do so. There are proceedings against the State in this regard. The 1998 Aarhus Convention provides information on these issues. Therefore, when will the matter be addressed? The Minister yesterday promised reports on research at Haulbowline but we have not seen them. Will the Tánaiste please remind him to forward them to us?

Are there plans to change the position of the CEO of the HSE as Accounting Officer?

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