Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I am asking if the Government will take on board the urging of an all-party Oireachtas committee in regard to the health information Bill and the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill, both of which I have inquired about and pressed for over a considerable period. These Bills have been repeatedly delayed by the Department of Health and Children. There appears to be no willingness on the part of Government to grapple with the importance of both pieces of legislation. Mention was made earlier of medical cards. The eligibility for health and personal social services Bill-----

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