Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

This morning I heard about a proposed programme of information by the HSE whereby it proposes travel around the country explaining its inadequacies. I thought it had already done enough in that regard. Perhaps it might be possible to introduce the health information Bill so that Members might have an opportunity to discuss the issue and other issues relevant to public health.

I tried to think of something to encourage Green Party Ministers to come into the House for the Order of Business, which is also the objective of the Ceann Comhairle and everybody else. I am aware there is more important legislation about but would it be possible to introduce the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 so that we could see a Green Party Minister because I was beginning to doubt my own sight as to whether they were in the House? I do not see them.

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