My first question to the Taoiseach relates to the publication of the White Paper on universal health insurance. Is it the intention of the Taoiseach to allow for Government time? It has not been published formally yet but it has been well leaked by the Minister for Health and others. We need some clarity on when it will be published. It is a key part of the programme for Government.

Will the Taoiseach indicate when the legislation to clarify the law surrounding assisted human reproduction, including the law relating to parental relationships arising from assisted reproduction, be published as well as the law regarding stem cell research? Is it the Taoiseach's intention to proceed with that commitment in the programme for Government?

With regard to universal hospital care insurance, when does the Taoiseach expect public hospitals to be given autonomy as per the programme for Government?

You passed a comment which may have been innocent but it is on the record. Accusing the Minister of leaking something is not in order without evidence.

It is not allowed?

It is not in order to accuse someone of leaking something unless you have actual evidence.

If he did it, it is all right.

No, it is not all right. We are dealing with the order of the House.

I did not want to bring in all the newspapers. I know you do not like that kind of thing.

No.

Are you suggesting that plausible deniability is acceptable here?

You know the rules of the House. You are long enough around, like myself.

Sometimes briefings get in the way of leaks.

Briefings are different from leaks.

Briefings get in the way of leaks, sometimes.

I expect it to be published formally in the next two to three weeks. There will be a discussion in the House on Government time. The family relationships Bill is for this session. I do not have a date for Deputy Martin for the legislation on stem cell research. I cannot give a date in respect of public hospitals becoming autonomous. This is a matter of the involvement of various groups in the formation of trusts.