Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Tá cúpla ceist agam faoi reachtaíocht atá forfhógartha. When will the Children First Bill 2014, which seeks to provide key child protection measures, return to the Dáil for Report Stage? As the Minister will be aware, it has emerged that the remains of 800 babies were found in convent grounds in Tuam. Will the Government establish, as a matter of urgency, a full public inquiry into this matter and the treatment of women and children in mother and baby homes?

Tá ceist eile agam faoi the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill. The Minister alluded to the provision of free general practitioner care for children aged under six years, the scheme for which has been promised for next month. Will he confirm that the scheme will be in place next month? When will the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill proceed to Committee Stage?

The Minister hinted that citizens who were denied medical cards will have their cards restored. Will they have to wait for a month to receive their medical cards?

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