Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Government has promised important legislation to merge the Human Rights Commission and Equality Authority. When will that legislation be brought before the House?

The survivors of thalidomide are specifically referred to in the programme for Government. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether or not the Minister for Health has met with the two organisations representing the survivors of thalidomide and when we can expect to see progress in terms of a proper compensation arrangement for these people? Notwithstanding the fact that compensation is being made available by Germany, when will the Irish Government fulfil its responsibilities in relation to the 32 individuals concerned?

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