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Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question is absolutely appropriate. The Chair should have some patience with me.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Health and Children stated in response to the question I asked yesterday that the tenders will issue in the next few days.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste facilitate an opportunity for Oireachtas scrutiny——

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——of such contracts that will arise from the issuing of those tenders for sale——

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that will tie the hands of the future Government and the State?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a second question.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is an absolutely valid question.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is a valid question.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can I have an answer then?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can I have an answer to my valid question?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why do you not have——

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Do you want to hear it twice?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: You want to hear it twice. Maybe there should be a little equity in the treatment of Members.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Your tolerance in relation to other parties is particularly stark this morning, as it usually is.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Do not worry, because we will not.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Oireachtas scrutiny be provided for in the proposal that was confirmed in the reply I received to the parliamentary question I asked the Minister for Health and Children yesterday?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a second question.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I understand it, Oireachtas scrutiny is an appropriate matter to be raised on the Order of Business

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was there not a question mark at the end of my earlier remarks? I was certain there was a question mark. Is secondary legislation required? Perhaps the Minister will be good enough to respond on this hugely important issue. Is legislation required, given that there was a commitment to establish the redress board in the Neary case before St. Patrick's Day?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is now more than a fortnight past and the redress board has not been established.