Mr. Tony O'Brien:

I have apologised publicly before and I am happy to do so again. I have met Mr. and Mrs. Molloy before but not Ms Delahunt or Mr. Kelly. If the opportunity arises before we leave here today, I will also seek to speak to them. I have had some contact with other families in the light of the public apology I made previously who have been remarkably magnanimous in their response.

There are references to the regulatory fitness to practise processes for four staff members. There are others who will be subject to the disciplinary investigation process I mentioned in my opening remarks, the terms of reference for which will be published this week. They have been half-published. They are in what is known as a speedy procurement process because we have to go through a procurement process to bring in senior people from outside the State to do it. They will be finalised and probably by this day next week, everyone will be aware of them and the individuals who will be charged with leading them.