Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I thank the Minister. He said he wanted to correct me but Dr. Flannelly's advice was given before the announcement. Mr. Tony O'Brien talked to the Minister the next day and asked him to walk the decision back. There was a world of difference between what the Minister offered and what was subsequently pursued, which was an approach with much greater caveats. My understanding is that the chief medical officer did not support a blanket offer under any circumstances, but supported a much more-----