Mr. Tony O'Brien:

The Deputy asked me if I would reissue the communication and I certainly intend to, but it will be in the context of the Florence Nightingale Foundation initiative around reinvigorating leadership for compassion throughout the system which I referred to in my opening remarks. I have already said there is to be a specific disciplinary investigation into failings of compassion, which brings the accountability balance to that communication. So around it, communication will follow.

The Deputy asked in particular about the length of time investigations can take. He made reference in particular to one in Cavan. I will ask Dr. Crowley to comment on that.