Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Deputy Neville has raised the question of mental health and the strategy, A Vision for Change, on many occasions. The programme for Government indicates a revised plan that can be implemented in respect of this strategy will be published in 2010 and the question of moving the Central Mental Hospital to a new site will be progressed. What is the position in so far as that element of the programme for Government is concerned?

I am concerned by what is happening in the horseracing industry. The Taoiseach has an interest in this and, on 13 May, he indicated legislation would be introduced to incorporate offshore and telephone betting for all involved, which would provide a new source of funding for the industry. When is the legislation expected? This is a serious issue for the country and, as the Taoiseach will be aware, it is an important part of Ireland's identity. We are losing ground rapidly and it would not do to have the industry diminished by virtue of not taking action in time.

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