I want to ask the Taoiseach about the proposed health information Bill. This day last week over 30 people were waiting for beds in the corridors at South Tipperary General Hospital. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Association has stated this is the third worst number in the country, behind only those for Beaumont Hospital and Cork University Hospital, which is alarming. We are not getting the staff we need. Will the Taoiseach ask the Minister for Health to give the hospital the staff it needs to cope with the situation? Can I also ask-----

Will we get a response on the legislation first?

I am asking about the health information Bill. I would also like to ask about the criminal records information Bill in the context of what Deputy Timmy Dooley said. Will these tapes be protected? Will our European colleagues be informed of them? I did not get an answer when I asked whether the Minister for Justice and Equality had these tapes. Was he aware that they were handed to the Garda? It is very important that they are protected. The Taoiseach said they had been handed over four years ago. I seek clarification of this.

I wish to clarify that I am concerned about protecting them from sabotage.

The health information Bill is listed for publication early next year. The criminal records information Bill is listed for publication later this year.

On the same subject, I would like to ask about the extent to which the eventual outcome of a criminal investigation can be prejudiced by information gleaned by the investigating authorities - the Garda, in this case. In that context, perhaps the Taoiseach might comment on whether it might be advisable to bring the criminal justice (corruption) Bill to the House as a matter of urgency. The Bill in question could address the issues raised by other Deputies.

I do not have a date for publication of the criminal justice (corruption) Bill. I will consult the Minister for Justice and Equality to ascertain the extent of the work done in that regard.