John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In line with what Deputy Deasy said, I suggest there may be a role here in terms of looking at our proceedings for the Director of Corporate Enforcement section or the Garda.

Perhaps they should be notified at least of the proceedings here. Perhaps there is a case that can be made for having a special inspector. The HSE's person there at present could be termed as such. It is clear that a huge number of unanswered questions remain. This morning's session has simply added confusion to the whole saga. I agree with Deputy Dowds and others about protecting the front-line services and restoring some sort of confidence in the charity sector. I agree that all that work is very important. However, the CRC and others seem to have done a huge disservice to that entire sector. What we have heard this morning is shocking and shameful. As Deputy Deasy has said, it cannot be let go. We have to get to the end of this. This has now opened a series of other questions.

I believe we will need to have a further session with all of those people we mentioned earlier. Mr. Conlan's presence there would help. Without putting too much pressure on the HSE and the interim administrator, I hope they will give us as much of the information and paperwork as possible so that we can piece this together.

I thank Mr. O'Brien and his colleagues in the HSE for getting the information so quickly for this morning's hearing. We have another hearing with representatives of St. Vincent's University Hospital.

Deputies Áine Collins and Ross wish to ask some questions.