David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Is that not the point? The director general comes in for an hour and a half and then leaves but the critical issue pertains to decisions that were made by certain individuals and yet none of these witnesses are in a position to answer questions in that regard. I find that extraordinary and all the more reason why those central to those decisions should be brought before us next week.

Perhaps Dr. Crowley will be able to answer my next question. We heard earlier from Deputy Jonathan O'Brien in regard to the legal services paper, which states guidelines for national screening services should be developed. One of the witnesses from the State Claims Agency stated there are no specific guidelines for open disclosure in terms of screening but, rather, a more general policy. Why is there no such policy for screening services?