Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have come to the end of the questioning, which has been wide-ranging and detailed. It will always be robust on matters to do with health because members are trying to represent the best interests of constituents and the public at large in respect of anything to do with health.

I acknowledge the work of the staff in the HSE and the Department. We are not out of Covid yet so I acknowledge the ongoing work relating to that. There is a way to go until we get out the other end of it.

I thank the witnesses from the Department and the HSE for their work in preparing for today's meeting. I also thank the officials from the Department and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General for attending and assisting the meeting. Is it agreed to request that the clerk seek any follow-up information and carry out any agreed actions arising from today's meeting? Agreed. Is it agreed that we note and publish opening statements and briefings provided for today's meeting? Agreed. We will suspend until 1.30 p.m. when we will consider correspondence and any other business of the committee.