Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Responding to the second question first, absolutely, 100%. Anybody who works for this State and works for our health service will be expected to co-operate fully. That is not just my expectation; in fairness to the new director general of the HSE, I know it is one he shares as well.

In response to the first question, it is a matter for the tribunal to decide when to commence its hearing. My understanding is that the Deputy's information is correct but I would like to confirm that in a more formal way. Nor would I like to say anything in the Oireachtas that would second-guess our courts and their decision.