James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

Just two matters. I do not wish to be controversial, but it would be helpful if we could have an understanding that the House will not rise until the child protection Bill is passed, so that we can have an inspectorate that will protect those children who are in institutions for the disabled. Given we have now seen a letter from the manager of Galway Regional Hospital stating it will not be able to operate as a centre for cancer care to the standard required by the Minister and that it must institute a budget that will close 60 beds and delay operations, is it intended to bring forward legislation for a supplementary health budget?

See this speech in context