Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is no joke, particularly for hard-pressed families. Will the Tánaiste agree to the suspension of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill until the HIA report has been published? We are not asking for a massive delay as it is to be published in a number of days. This would allow us to have an informed debate on the issue of health insurance, which is in crisis in this country.

On the issue of the employment permits Bill, as the Tánaiste knows, Prime Minister Cameron is making very strong soundings in regard to concerns about the number of immigrants coming from Bulgaria and Romania. In view of the fact we share common travel with Britain, has the Tánaiste concerns this could have a major impact on Ireland? Has he given it thought and has he made his views known to the British Government?

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