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Health information Bill

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Tom Fleming links the proposed health information Bill to suicide prevention and praises Donal Walsh’s example. The Taoiseach says the Bill will be published early next year.

I have a question about the health information Bill regarding suicide prevention and the proposals for preventative methods. Donal Walsh, who died aged 16, will be laid to his eternal rest in his home town of Tralee today.

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A Leas-Cheann Comhairle-----

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Is this on legislation?

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He was an inspiration to everybody.

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Deputy Fleming, please------

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His brave and positive attitude regarding his own fatal medical condition and his total commitment-----

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Is this on legislation?

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It will become clear shortly.

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It is the health information Bill, which is very relevant.

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I will ask the Taoiseach on that.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It will be early next year, if he wants that.

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Young Donal Walsh had a total commitment and devotion to saving lives-----

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

We cannot have a debate on that issue.

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-----of potential suicidal cases. His stressing of the value of life by comparing his own situation when his own life was facing termination-----

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I ask the Taoiseach to reply.

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It was a short life and his impact on the country will last for many years to come for what he has set out in his own particular way.

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Michael P. Kitt An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Taoiseach has said early next year. I call Deputy O'Mahony.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

You will need to apply the Castleblakeney rules here, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The question the Deputy raised is a legitimate one. It will be early next year before the health information Bill will be published.

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