Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Since I became aware of this at midnight on Friday, my priority has been to make sure that the HSE fully co-operates with what will now be a tribunal of inquiry, that the HSE apologises to Sergeant Maurice McCabe and that the HSE makes itself available to meet Sergeant Maurice McCabe and provide him with as much information as possible. In terms of whether the HSE employee is acting or otherwise, I do not have that information but I will get it for the Deputy. In terms of whether there are any records held, I do not have that information but I will get it for the Deputy.

In regard to the National Counselling Service in general, as the Deputy heard me say in my statement, I have asked the director general to report to me regarding the procedures, policies and operations of the National Counselling Service. When I get the report I would like it to be discussed by the Joint Committee on Health to consider whether there is room for improvement. If the Deputy wishes, I can tell her all I have heard from the HSE so far. A note given to me states that the HSE was advised on Friday afternoon of potential involvement in the allegations relating to Garda McCabe which had been covered extensively in the media. While the details surrounding the cases are currently being determined, it seemed that a client who self referred to the HSE's national counselling service-----

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