Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Legislation is being drafted by the Department of Health and Children. It is our intention to facilitate that legislation within the social welfare Bill from the Department of Social and Family Affairs. However, the heads have not been brought to the Cabinet for final ratification and decision. Therefore, I can only say at this time it is our intention this will happen but further discussion within the Cabinet will be required.

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