Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I made it clear that major issues arise, with which we must deal, with regard to this and other ICT projects. I also make the point that the PPARS project began seven years ago in four health board areas. Governance of all activities of each body, including the PPARS project, were pursued on a conjoined basis between the boards and remained with the staff of each of the boards. No board ever signalled any problem with PPARS. There were 70 politicians on the boards, a point we should not forget. These are the facts.

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