Liam Twomey (Fine Gael)

With regard to what is happening in the Supreme Court concerning the status of the unborn, we have discussed this matter ad nauseam in both Houses, and on Committee Stages in this House. The fact that we have not legislated for IVF treatment in this country has been highlighted. The Leader should take the matter back to the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Since 2005, she has stated she would make this a priority. Nothing has happened, to the detriment of women who have received the treatment in this country since then.

With regard to the issue of national government, the Leader might tell us what Ministries he would like the Opposition to take care of in such an event.