Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Before the HIQA report was published after the visit to the hospital, a number of letters were sent by senior consultants in UHL, one to Professor Cowan and one to members of her team. The letters called for two things: first, for the non-Covid pathway to be dropped and to go back to the older system and, second, for much more consultation. Nothing really happened immediately. The letters went into the public domain and the request regarding the Covid pathway was met.

My question may not be for Professor Cowan specifically as it may be for her management team, who are here with her. How many meetings have there been with the group of consultants since the letter was received in early June? I cannot remember whether it was sent on 12 June or 15 June. In any event, we all know the letter I am talking about. What degree of consultation has there been with the consultants since the letter was received, which was over three months ago?