Mr. Tony O'Brien:

Through the review that the Minister has announced, there will be a cross-look at other screening programmes to ensure that they are operating in accordance with best international standards. We are carrying out a specific case management review in this instance to ensure that the warning bells that did not sound in relation to this case will sound in the future. We will be working closely with our colleagues in the State Claims Agency in relation to that. All of those who are in charge of hospital groups and community health organisations are very much aware of the need to ensure that every step is being taken to assure the quality of services, recognising that the biggest challenge to the quality of our services actually is getting access to them, not the quality of care once a person is in.