Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Watt contacted him after his resignation. Other people involved in that meeting included one particular patient advocate. A lot of thought went into the make-up of that advisory group, which represented people across the board and the different interests in health. This morning, the Minister tells us that he is setting up various groups. They seem to be mainly staff groups, which is fine. There should be provision for staff involvement in this. Where is the voice of the patient in all of this? At least two people, if not more, were chosen for the advisory council as patient advocates. Where does the Minister see the voice of the patient being brought into all of this?