Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

It was established by the Deputy's party when in government. It has been a useful exercise because we have had to trawl through the legislation covering every organisation, agency, quango, council and body. We discussed the role to be performed. I am sure that in 2000 there was a compelling case made somewhere to someone for the establishment of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. I will have to re-examine the matter and, if the Deputy is interested, I will send him a copy of the statutory instrument in order that he can see what it does.

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