James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

The oft-promised fair deal legislation has recently been published. When will it come before the House? Will the Tánaiste ensure we will have sufficient time to debate it and get it into law before Christmas as the elderly have been dealt a number of cruel blows by the Government recently and the last thing they need is a further delay in this matter. When will the health information Bill be introduced? Will HIQA be given the teeth to censure hospitals that do not meet standards it has set?

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