Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I note the Ceann Comhairle's note on the time. Time is short for the elderly people in question.

I note the Taoiseach's many responses about acting in accordance with the best advice available to him. The Law Reform Commission made recommendations on regulation of the industry in October 2009. The NESF report, of which I have a copy, stated the same, namely, that regulation was absolutely necessary in situations like this. The Minister of State with responsibility for older people, Deputy Brady, said she expected to introduce regulations in this area early in 2010, almost a year ago.

This is an intolerable practice which has to be ended. In view of the Taoiseach's many comments that his Government acts on the best advice, what is his explanation as to how the situation has been allowed to develop to intolerable and inhuman levels? What are we doing in so-called Christian Ireland in 2010?

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