Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Public Accounts Committee

2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 15: Hepatitis C Treatment in Ireland
Management of Medical Negligence

9:00 am

Photo of Catherine ConnollyCatherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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Gabhaim buíochas leis na haíonna. Bhí sibh thar a bheith ionraic agus díreach agus thug sibh freagraí.

It is refreshing to have such comprehensive information provided in an open manner. I thank the witnesses for that. Mr. Breslin's comment that the people affected by the State in particular are coming from a horrendous place. That must be borne in mind. The image of the McCole family and a certain Minister at that time will stay in my mind forever.

I welcome Professor McCormick's opening contribution. He said he expects we will meet our target well before 2026. On what is this expectation based?