I refer to the Technological Universities Bill, which came before the House before Christmas. Given the relevance it has for a town such as Tralee, will it be passed by the House before the election? It would provide financial, institutional and educational benefits.

Deputy Martin referred to the cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi. If we cannot have a debate on it in the House, I suggest the Joint Committee on Health and Children debate the issue over the next couple of weeks. It has the potential to save a lot of lives and is of enormous importance to the nation.

I understand Committee Stage of the Technological Universities Bill will be taken tomorrow. The House might move through that quickly. I cannot speak for the Deputies who will attend the debate.

In respect of the cystic fibrosis drug to which the Deputy referred, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl will raise the issue today. If it is not possible to fit such a debate into the Dáil schedule, we will consult with the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health and Children to determine whether it could debate the matter.

Can we deal with the Technological Universities Bill?

It is on Committee Stage. If the committee is prepared to finalise it quickly, I do not see any objection to it being moved through. Some people may find complications with it, as often happens in here.