Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

When will the animal health and welfare Bill be published? The welfare of farmers, never mind that of animals, is extremely important. The legislation to which I refer should be debated at the earliest possible opportunity following the summer recess.

In light of the fact that a large proportion of those in my constituency will no longer be able to access the health services to which they are entitled, when will the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill be introduced in order that we might engage in a full debate on whether people are entitled to any care whatsoever in this State?

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