Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

I will respond to amendments Nos. 19, 20 and 34 together. There are several related provisions in the Bill dealing with the codes of governance — section 33; standards of integrity, section 79; and codes of conduct, sections 80 and 81 — which are relevant to any consideration of these amendments.

Regarding the first amendment, it is clear that the authority shall comply with its own code of governance. Any failure by HIQA to comply with this code would be a matter for the Minister to consider and to determine the appropriate action.

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