Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

A report in today's The Irish Times states that the Health Service Executive will propose to Government a change in the legislation on health. The Tánaiste will recall that in November 2004, the Minister for Health and Children stated during discussions on the Health Bill that the change being proposed to amalgamate 11 health boards was a once in a generation move that would bring about an efficient, professional best practice health service. As Deputy Reilly and others on this side of the House have pointed out this is not the case.

Is that report, which states there will be a change in the legislation to provide for a return to devolved managers on a regional basis, correct? When are we likely to see this legislation which is not included on the list of proposed legislation for this session?

I draw the Tánaiste's attention to a letter given to me by Deputy Seán Barrett in respect of funding for persons with disabilities.

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