Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Before proceeding with the debate, I will deal with the issues raised by Deputies Brendan Griffin and Kevin Humphreys. Deputy Griffin's issue concerns the removal of a multiple sclerosis treatment drug from the long-term illness scheme. The Deputy wishes to defer the discussion until the relevant Minister becomes available.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Yes. I understand the Minister will be available next Tuesday and it would be preferable to discuss the matter in his presence.

Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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When will the Minister be available?

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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The relevant Minister will be available on Tuesday.

Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Deputy Kevin Humphreys has raised the need to hold a plebiscite for a directly elected mayor of Dublin city.

Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I also wish to defer the discussion until Tuesday as I understand the relevant Minister will be available then.

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, will be available for the debate on Tuesday afternoon.