Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I am not casting aspersions on the integrity of any individual, nor do I intend to do so. I gave my perspective to Mr. Travers, as did others. He drew his conclusions from the various statements and discussions people had with him. I ask the House to consider subsequent events. There was a management meeting with the CEOs on 29 March, to which Deputy Rabbitte alluded. Apparently it is reported in the minutes that it had gone to the Attorney General's office. If one will fast forward to October 2004, the minutes of that meeting state — this was in response to the CEOs of the health boards actively raising the issue — that the legal issues are being reviewed. Add to that scenario that the Tánaiste, on taking office, was not briefed in any shape or form on this issue, which is meant to be of significant importance, substance and so on. I will leave the matter rest at that.

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