Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The terms of reference of the report will be determined by the HIQA guidelines for such investigations under the new arrangements that were introduced in January. I can only refer the Deputy to those. Obviously, I cannot anticipate the length of time it will take people to conduct the report, in line with those guidance criteria. I am not aware of any confidentiality issues that might arise in that respect. The new procedures under which the late Mr. McAnaspie's case will be dealt with, are set out in the HIQA guidance arrangements.

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