Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

On the first point, one of the problems is that some of the demands of the legislation, for example, the complexities of the banking resolution legislation and the insolvency services legislation, mean the timing of the flow of legislation has been difficult. It is matter for the Whips and if the Deputy cares to arrange a discussion with them, it is possible and desirable to engage in some forward planning for the next session.

On the survivors of symphysiotomy, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin presented a Bill before the House. There are no proposals from the Minister on legislation, but it is not just of concern, it is also being actively examined and discussed by the Minister and his departmental officials.

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