Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:315 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will expedite the proposals he has for amendments under section 59 of the Health Act, 1970 in order to facilitate the dropping of the derogation provided for in Article 1 of Council Directive 85/432/EEC as has been availed of in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12594/00]