Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Before agreeing to the proposal, I wish to ask the Taoiseach if he will accommodate Members by allowing them to make statements and ask questions in respect of the issue relating to the misdiagnosis of miscarriages. As indicated earlier and also yesterday, this is a matter that demands serious address on the floor of the House. In reply to a parliamentary question I tabled yesterday, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, acknowledged and admitted that she was aware of this matter, and the specific case of Ms Melissa Redmond, as long ago as August 2009. However, no action was taken by her, her Department or the HSE until Ms Redmond went public.

This is an extremely serious issue which cannot be ignored and which will not go away.

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