Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy for his questions. The Nurses and Midwives Bill will be discussed at the Whips' meeting at 5 p.m. tomorrow and the schedule for taking it can be agreed then. It is expected that the mental health (amendment) Bill will be taken in 2011. It comprises 17 heads and it is being introduced to make technical amendments to the Mental Health Act 2001, which are necessary to correct drafting errors, are mandated by court rulings or are desirable in the interest of clarity.

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