Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the legislation approved by Dail Éireann in 2007 and 2009 pertaining to her Department; and if he will list and clarify what originated from Brussels and what was purely national. [16333/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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In 2007, seven Acts were approved by Dáil Eireann pertaining to my Department. These Acts are listed below. Those marked with an asterisk are the Acts which included provisions meeting or reflecting European Union requirements. Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Act 2007 Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2007* Health Act 2007 Pharmacy Act 2007* Medical Practitioners Act 2007* Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007 Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007. To date in 2009 no legislation pertaining to my Department has been approved by Dáil Eireann. However, there are currently four Bills before the Oireachtas. These are: Nursing Home Support Scheme Bill 2008 Adoption Bill 2008 Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009.