The Taoiseach is probably aware that a new drug is available that will extend and possibly save the lives of people-----

Will the Deputy deal with the legislation? Time is up and four other Members are offering. We cannot have speeches on the Order of Business.

This relates to people who contracted hepatitis C through negligence on the part of the State and not through any fault of their own.

What Bill is the Deputy referring to?

I was promised in reply to a Topical Issues matter I tabled in September that a report on this drug would be published in mid-October.

That is not relevant to the Order of Business.

I tabled a parliamentary question earlier this week and the reply was that we would know shortly about this drug.

The Deputy will have to resume his seat.

I refer to the HSE service plan and the health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. When will we know whether the State will provide a life-saving drug to people who contracted hepatitis C?

That is not relevant to the Order of Business. The Deputy is taking time from other Members. Time has expired and I have to refuse them.

It is a life and death issue.

What Bill is the Deputy referring to?

It is also a time-sensitive issue.

The Deputy should table a Topical Issues debate.

People are at risk of dying.

Will the Deputy please respect his colleagues?

The Minister misled the Dáil in reply to the Topical Issues debate at the end of September.

Time has expired and Deputies who were disappointed will have to try again tomorrow.