Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin:

In relation to my own involvement, I became aware of these following the HIQA report on Tallaght in May 2012. Within a few days of receiving it - it was either the 17th or the 21st and I can provide the detail to the committee - I wrote to Cathal Magee, the then chief executive, about these matters requesting an investigation. I did, of course, consult the Minister. As chair of the HSE board through the period until the report was finalised, I received regular reports at the HSE board on the progress.