Mr. Martin Fraser:

It was not my decision but that is not to evade my role in the matter. I share the concerns of the Senator as she has expressed them. All I can say is I believe this is an exceptional situation. I can only begin to explain it by reference to the overwhelming need we have to reform our health service, improve it and get better outcomes for people who need these services.

That is the rationale in the HSE. It is a different rationale in the case of the Garda Commissioner. These are such fundamental positions for the good of our citizens. I understand what the Senator said, however. Of course I do.