Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Everybody has an interest in getting to the bottom of what happened so it is important that we see the report. In that context, I was advised this morning that the final special clinic was provided by Professor Arnie Hill yesterday evening for all the women who were contactable and available. Only a very small number of women did not attend and alternative arrangements have been made for their surgical review on a priority basis at the earliest date. Every effort is being made to contact a small number of women yet to be contacted, including visiting known addresses for these women. A small number are believed to have physically left the jurisdiction and a significant effort is being made to contact them.

Of the group seen last night, some need further diagnostic investigations, similar to those who were seen last Saturday. This is being organised as a matter of urgency. For the small number of women who still need to be surgically reviewed because they were unable to attend either clinic on 24 and 27 November, the HSE will ensure they are accommodated for such review at the earliest opportunity.

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