Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before formulating a response the committee will reflect on the testimony given this morning. We must reflect on the issues that arose from the presentations and mobilise a proactive response from the Department and the HSE. All of that work will take place over the next couple of weeks.

I thank all of the delegations for attending and also the people in the public Gallery. I wish to advise members that we will have a photograph taken on the plinth at the conclusion of the meeting and extend an invitation to the people in the public Gallery to join us.

I apologise to members that the meeting scheduled for next Tuesday evening was cancelled during this meeting. That is why we did not have it at the beginning of our meeting but I am sure the leath lá is welcome.