James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy for his comments. I will certainly undertake to consult again on this matter. There are specialists particularly proficient in this area who would be of assistance to us. I do not mean this as a defence, but the Attorney General must be consulted in this matter lest it create a precedent which might cause problems. The primary objective must be to support any woman who was infected by or has suffered as a result of receiving infected blood. My goal is to do so within the parameters and strictures under which I must operate. If we can manage it, we will certainly act on this. The Deputy said that where there is a will there is a way. There is a great deal of willingness on this side of the House if we can find a way.

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