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Criminal justice and hospital legislation

Summary

Mattie McGrath asks about a meeting between the Justice Minister and Omagh-bombing victims’ families and raises confusion over children’s hospital legislation. The Taoiseach gives the status of the relevant Bills and promises to confirm whether the Minister has met the families.

On the criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, I ask the Taoiseach to inform the House whether the Minister for Justice and Equality has met the families of victims of the Omagh bombing. The previous Minister promised such a meeting, but it did not happen.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is the subject of a parliamentary question.

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We have heard statements from the Minister for Health on the children's hospital and the twin approach to both planning applications. On the medical paediatric hospital development board, is this a Government position or is the Minister flying a kite? Is there a sense of having both hospitals -----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

To what Bill is the Deputy referring?

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I am referring to the medical practitioners hospital development board (amendment) Bill. It is on the list.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Deputy is normally very clear, but this is quite confusing.

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The entire situation regarding the site for the children's hospital is very confusing.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The medical practitioners board Bill is awaiting Committee Stage in the Seanad. The criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is due late next year.

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Will the Minister meet the families of the Omagh bombing victims?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I do not know whether the Minister has met the survivors or families of the victims of the Omagh bombing.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a separate issue which the Deputy will have to raise in some other way.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I will have the Minister confirm the position for the Deputy.

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