Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I follow what Deputy O'Donnell said about Mr. Goulding whom I have known for a long time. I thank him very much for attending. It is brave.

It must have been a difficult and embarrassing time for Mr. Goulding, particularly because of his family connection with the body, to see it fall from grace in such a manner. I know he accepts some responsibility for it. The fact he attended the committee today and was prepared to answer our questions, particularly when he had the option of taking a different road which some of his colleagues have taken, will stand to his credit. As Deputy O’Donnell said already, Mr. Goulding’s family have been stalwarts to the Central Remedial Clinic, CRC, and stars in setting it up and keeping it going. I am glad he will assist the committee, the new board, and the Health Service Executive, HSE, in the future of the CRC. While we have been critical of the mistakes that Mr. Goulding made, we should acknowledge the fact he gave the committee, in stark contrast to others involved, some very honest replies.