Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

We have no opportunity in this House; we can ask questions but the questions will not be answered. The Ceann Comhairle has no control over the quality of the answers either, as he keeps telling us, and we accept that. Will the Taoiseach consider bringing forward emergency legislation to address the health services? In particular, the health and social care professionals (amendment) Bill, is promised legislation and publication is expected in 2011. When it comes to 2011, the problems we are now experiencing will be multiplied many times over. I ask the Taoiseach, as a matter of urgency, to consider introducing the relevant legislation so that the Members of this House can contribute to that debate.

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