Noel Ahern
Question:175 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress with regard to ensuring private health insurers offer cover to those age over 75 and in good health; if the White Paper on Private Health Insurance has been issued; if a copy is available; the progress which can be made on this issue; the plans, if any, for resultant legislation and regulations; the progress made in this regard since previous correspondence in May 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18774/00]