I wish to ask the Taoiseach about two commitments made in the programme for Government, the first of which is the commitment to allow access to primary care without fees to claimants of free drugs under the long-term illness scheme. The second commitment concerns access to primary care without fees to claimants of free drugs under the high-tech drugs scheme. These two commitments were to be delivered in years one and two of the Government's term. As the second anniversary of the Taoiseach's election to government approaches, can he provide Members with an update as to when the legislation to give effect to these promises will come before the Dáil?

I do not believe it is too far away. The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy White, is dealing with that matter. He reported in the recent bilateral meeting I had with him on the stage of preparation. I will have the Minister of State, Deputy White, provide Deputy McDonald with an update.