Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am enjoying the discussion and debate. This is probably the most substantial work that will happen in the lifetime of this committee. The witnesses' insight into the legislation is welcome. Mr. Farrelly spoke about the independent complaints mechanism. Other NGOs called for this. I listened to his response to Senator Hoey. He said that legislation is welcome but that the commission does not have any control over the implementation of this. He also said that there could be an element of mistrust in the HSE and the statutory bodies. I have concerns about governance in the HSE. I have said that on the record. I want to address the reluctance to have an independent complaints mechanism. What if a person is in crisis and does not have the capacity to complain?