Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Savita Halappanavar died in Galway University Hospital. The family has suffered all of that trauma and continues to suffer that grief and loss. There is clearly a need to find out the truth of the circumstances that applied in this case, what happened and what were the circumstances surrounding her death. It is imperative this be determined accurately, truthfully, fully and comprehensively in this nation's interest, the people's interest and the family's interest and, in particular, in respect of understanding, security, comfort and reassurance for women who will give birth to children in Galway hospital.

There is a lot of confusion around what is happening here. I read the statements attributed to Praveen Halappanavar. I have never met the man. I understand he is a very decent understanding individual. His comments in the national newspapers were that he did not want anybody from Galway hospital associated with this investigation. Regard and respect for that is taken into account here. There is an eminent international chairperson of this investigation. Other persons of eminence, competence and experience, not associated with Galway hospital in any way, will be added to the investigation team.

The fact is that I have had no contact with anybody associated with the family or with Galway hospital about this, and the Minister for Health has not either in respect of the family, because were that to happen, a different construction would be put upon it.

See this speech in context