asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to introduce a new Health Bill in accordance with the White Paper issued by his Department nearly two years ago.
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I would refer the Deputy to my replies to similar questions by Deputies Tully and Ryan on 22nd and 28th November, 1967, respectively.
Would the Minister give a short précis of the replies? Is it intended to introduce legislation?
Yes.
In the session after Christmas?
What I said originally was that I hoped I would formally introduce the legislation this session. I should not like too long a gap between the introduction and the passing of the legislation.
Does the Minister propose to introduce it this week?
No.
I thought the Minister said this session.
I said on the last occasion I would not introduce the legislation until next session because of the discussions that are going on.