Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)

The HSE completed its report for 2005 in 2007. The report for 2006 is nearing completion. I am informed by the HSE that the report on 2007 will be completed in the summer of this year. We want a more timely publication of reports. We want the information to be more accessible and a better quality report. I stated the reports in respect of January and February of this year have been made available. The March report will be completed within the next two weeks and this will provide us with the quarterly report. We are developing a new system whereby the information available will be put to the best possible use to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. The HSE informed me it was prioritising the——

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