Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

What is the position of the licensing of health care providers Bill? I understand the Minister, like me, was contacted by representatives of the Poly Implant Prothèse, PIP, action group, a group of women campaigning for 1,500 women constituents who received PIP breast implants and who have called for the private clinics involved to replace these implants where necessary. Will the Minister for Health and the Government take strong action on this such as the action taken by the Scottish Government?

The Education and Training Boards Bill is on the clár of the Minister for Education and Skills in Marlborough Street. Some weeks ago I commended the Minister on withdrawing the DEIS programme cutbacks. However, I have found that in several schools I represent, including schools in Darndale and Bonnybrook, legacy posts are still being removed because of the way the Minister is beginning to operate the pupil teacher ratio.

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