David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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I have just received answers to specific questions posed by Deputies, including some of Teachta Kelly's questions. I asked many detailed questions about the times and dates of each of the three memos. I asked who signed off on the memos and all associated correspondence; who sent the memos to the Department; who received the memos; for sight of all communication between the HSE and the Department re the memos and circulars; who sent the memos from Mr. Tony O'Brien's office; for sight of a detailed list of all HSE and departmental meetings that the memos were discussed at; and a detailed list of all HSE and departmental memos on the issues of the incorrect smear tests and the audit process. There are about five pages of response, containing very helpful information. The problem is that I have just received the answers now and the witnesses are due to appear before the committee in a few minutes. I sent my questions on Monday, and received the answers very late last night. We are only really receiving the answers now. If they were sent last night, when was it sent to us?