David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses. I will put all my questions sensitively because there are families who are still grieving and hurt by what happened. We must have that lens very clearly with us when we look at these issues and ask our questions. Obviously, families want answers but they also want accountability.

I will start with Mr. Fitzgerald who is the chief officer. In earlier discussions, there was confusion as to who was ultimately responsible. Initially, it was the executive clinical director, ECD, but then Mr. Fitzgerald said he was ultimately responsible. Does he report to the ECD or does the ECD report to him?