Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin:

As I say, on the basis of factual information before me as Secretary General, I find that the Department of Health acted properly and correctly. We are dealing with these matters prospectively in the context of the circular of 27 September. I invite any agency to come forward and bring whatever evidence it has, verbal or otherwise, and present it to the HSE and the Department and I will have that examined to ensure fairness in all of our dealings on these matters.