Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have stated that the board has not accepted any of these. I am not saying that just because a claim was submitted the board has to pay it.

When Mr. Barry took over as chairman, what level of briefing did he get? He was really being given a poisoned chalice at that point. I know he appeared before the Joint Committee on Health to discuss his appointment. Following his appointment, what kind of briefing did he receive? Did they just think, "You're a good man for the job. Go in and work it out."?