Asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he has received the final report of the Committee of Enquiry into National Insurance and Medical Services, and, if so, whether it is his intention to have it issued for early publication.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL SERVICES.
I have not yet received the Committee's final report, but I understand it will be submitted to me within the next few days. With regard to the last part of the question, it is my intention to publish the report.
asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether it is his intention to introduce legislation before the dissolution of the present Dáil for the purpose of giving effect to the findings of the Committee of Inquiry set up to advise in regard to National Health Insurance and Medical Services.
Owing to pressure of other more urgent measures it may not be possible to introduce appropriate legislation before the dissolution of the present Dáil.