Dáil recalled early to pass care legislation
The Health Information Quality Authority and the Social Service Inspectorate will both be presented to the Dáil by Health Minister Mary Harney on January 24, a week ahead of the scheduled return date of January 31.
A Government spokesman said yesterday that Ms Harney had requested the early return of both the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Tánaiste Michael McDowell to facilitate the early passing of the legislation.