In view of the strong representations coming from all involved, would it be possible to bring the promised national paediatric hospital development board (amendment) Bill before the House earlier than anticipated? Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the heads of that Bill have been approved?

I am moved by the concerns expressed by the Leader of the Opposition wherein he expects to be able to have only half a power shower once every six months and to have to make tea without water, as well as a range of other restrictions.

Will the Deputy ask a question on legislation?

The environmental liability Bill, No. 49 on the list, will deal with all of this. Will the Taoiseach undertake to bring that Bill forward as quickly as possible to ensure no ill effects are suffered in any quarter, particularly in the area represented by the Leader of the Opposition?

I do not have a date for the second Bill to which the Deputy referred.

The heads of the national paediatric hospital development board (amendment) Bill have not yet been cleared by Government. A great deal of work is ongoing in that regard and I will ask the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, to update Deputy Durkan on the current position.