Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I, too, would prefer the chair to have been appointed and I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate that I must act on the recent advice that I have received.

On the point made about policy versus operation, yes, we must take a very common sense approach. Ultimately, the point is that this review is not meant to re-open the debate about repeal. That debate has been settled and agreed. Yes, any recommendations can be made if operational challenges are found.

I agree that people have found the telemedicine service very useful.