Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Some months ago the Taoiseach announced legislation on the "Nine o'clock news" in regard to regulating Independent Members, in particular those elected as Independent Members but who subsequently join a party. We were told it was imminent. When will it come before the House?

I support my colleague, Deputy Devins's, request. There should be a debate in the House on this very serious 'flu affecting the world. This country has Fianna Fáil pneumonia but the world has the 'flu. RTE and every radio programme are discussing it. The House should be told what the Government and the Department of Health and Children are doing because old people are worried about their health and I would like a debate on it immediately.

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