Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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That was the reason I insisted on meeting with the chair. I have set out my concerns and fears to him. I was not guiding, directing or interfering by any manner or means, because it is an independent HSE-Fórsa review that is taking place. At the same time, I want to ensure that the child is at the centre of the process. "Yes" is the answer to Deputy Sherlock's question on whether he is or would be open to engaging with families. That was part of the consideration. It will not be in the first half of the process, but in the latter half of it he will engage with families and clinicians to get an understanding on it. I was very clear that it needs to be part and parcel of the review. If one looks at one side, one can tick a box, but if everybody is involved it is very inclusive and one gets an overall perspective on how this is going.