Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will ask Dr. Henry to comment on some of the RCOG matters. The Deputy and I both know Mr. John Wall well. He is a great individual and a great advocate. I met him most recently three weeks ago and he was also in touch with me yesterday. We set up a new clinical advisory group to look at what is going to be an expansion of the access to medical cards for people with a terminal illness. That is in the budget book. The CEO of the HSE and I agreed that in advance of budget day. From memory - and John Wall asked me this yesterday - they hoped it would have its first meeting on 18 December and I understand that is still the intention. Mr. Wall will be invited to make a presentation. There is an eight-week clock on it so it should be finished by February. I will keep John Wall and the Deputy informed on that. I had a good meeting with Mr. Wall on it.