Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will ask the HSE to comment in that regard. Obviously HIQA has a role as an independent regulator. I do not wish to say anything which involves me in a space in which I should not be involved, but at the last meeting Deputy Kelly alerted the committee that the potential impact of this situation may be broader than any one facility. I will ask the director general of the HSE to give his view on that situation.

Members of the committee raised a number of important issues which the HSE might pick up on, including the issue of recruitment, which Deputy O'Reilly raised. Ms Mannion might be able to comment on that. The issues of scoliosis, HPV and the storm damage which may have been done to our facilities were also raised. I believe they were the main points but obviously members can direct any other issues they wish to raise to the director general.