I wish to raise two Bills with the Taoiseach. Before I do so, I would like to be associated with the words of congratulations to Nóirín O'Sullivan on her appointment as Garda Commissioner. Most Members of the Oireachtas have good working relationships with the Garda Síochána in these challenging times for the force. I wish Ms O'Sullivan well in her new post. On proposed legislation, when Setanta Insurance went into liquidation, 75,000 policy holders lost out on their insurance and had to purchase new policies with alternative companies. Will that issue be addressed in the insurance Bill? When does the Taoiseach expect that the insurance Bill will come before the Oireachtas? I would also like to ask about the health reform Bill. It is unacceptable that over 9,000 people are on waiting lists at University Hospital Galway. I know of a case in which an 86 year old man who is in severe agony has had his operation cancelled four times. When does the Taoiseach expect that the health reform Bill will come before the Oireachtas?

The insurance Bill will be introduced next year. On the health reform Bill, a great deal of work is being done to restructure the health service. It is not acceptable to the Minister or to anybody that there would be waiting lists of the length mentioned by the Deputy. Obviously, the 86 year old person referred to by the Deputy is a case in point. Clearly, the arrangements made for people to access hospital facilities are matters for hospital management. If any chain in that link breaks down, it causes this particular kind of problem. The HSE report was approved by the Government on Tuesday. I think it is being outlined by the Minister for Health today or tomorrow. These matters are being treated as priorities. Patients all over the country should have a smooth system for access to facilities and treatments.