Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is a lesson for the Health Service Executive members also.

We can ensure the PPARS system is now used to the best effect for the health service. It was the first major ICT enabling project in the health sector for more than 20 years. Mistakes were made and they have been identified in the report. The task now is to ensure that we deal with major projects in the way outlined in the report.

I acknowledge that the Comptroller and Auditor General stated the Government recommendations I announced at the beginning of October were the right ones to introduce to deal with major projects. We will continue to implement them.

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