Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I wish to revert to a question I asked the Taoiseach last week, concerning the attachment of fines Bill. Many people are currently in jail because they have not been able to pay their fines. We have been seeking that Bill for the past nine years. When will it come before the House? The Taoiseach said the fines Bill is being dealt with at the moment, but that is a totally different Bill.

Many people in need are having their medical cards withdrawn because of the requirement to cut costs in the Department of Health and Children. When will the Taoiseach consider taking the legal costs Bill to curtail costs at that level, while ensuring that money is available for those in need?

Will the Taoiseach explain why the solvency period for the VHI has been extended to 2012, whereas 24 hours could not be given to the Quinn group to provide the same solvency?

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