Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In view of the announcement by the World Health Organisation that it has raised the level of awareness in respect of current swine fever difficulties, will the Taoiseach indicate whether the Minister for Health and Children will keep the House and country informed of developments? I am sure she will do so. This matter must be considered and whatever actions the Government has to take will have the full support of the House.

In respect of No. 47 on the legislative programme, the public transport regulation Bill, which is to provide regulations for the provision of public transport, the legislation is to be published some time later this year. When will we have sight of it? Perhaps the Taoiseach has a clearer fix on the matter.

No. 31, the restructuring of the inland fisheries sector Bill, is due for publication in late 2009. A number of difficulties arise from the legislation. No. 55, the fisheries consolidation Bill, is not due until 2010. Is it intended to take these two Bills together? It would appear to make more sense to do so given that they both deal with inland fisheries and the consolidation of that sector?

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