Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to associate myself with Mr. Watt's comments on Mr. Reid. He stated that Mr. Reid was one of the most impressive public servants this country had ever seen. I wholeheartedly agree. I have experience of Mr. Reid from his time with Fingal County Council. While we were sorry to lose him, it was to the benefit of the country. I am aware of his deep commitment to public service and the public healthcare system. His capabilities and those of the Minister and Mr. Watt have been shown in how we are world leaders with our vaccination roll-out. It is a great source of pride for this country and we can hold our heads high. I commend the witnesses and their teams on their excellent work in that regard.

I have a couple of questions. Perhaps they have been touched on. When the witnesses were making their contributions, I was delayed at another meeting, so I apologise if they have answered them. Did Ms Magahy or Professor Keane ever alert the Minister to the fact that matters were so serious in their eyes that they were going to tender their resignations? Was he given any advance notice of their decisions?