Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I am sure the Tánaiste will have noted the great concern caused by the second reported outbreak of the superbug, KPC, at Limerick Regional Hospital in the past two weeks. Many items of promised legislation date back to the previous Dáil or indeed a number of Dáil terms. In terms of prioritising health legislation, does the Government intend to fast-track the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill and the licensing of health facilities Bill? Both Bills have been promised for a long period. The Government parties were, like Sinn Féin, Opposition voices for a long period and will be aware that the former Government was extremely dilatory in bringing forward these essential Bills. Will the new Government be different in this respect? In the context of the concerns I have outlined, will it endeavour to ensure that the Department of Health brings forward these essential Bills with the speed they deserve?

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