Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The question of whether it can be brought forward as a stand-alone Bill is something that would be best addressed to the Minister for Health and Children. A date has not yet been fixed for the consideration of the public health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. I understand the public consultation process on the preparation of that legislation has just concluded but I do not have a date for its consideration by Cabinet or for its publication. If there is a particular aspect of it the Deputy is interested in that he believes should be brought forward as a separate matter, perhaps it should be taken up with the Minister for Health and Children at Question Time.

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