Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In relation to the audit, I appreciate what Deputy alan Kelly has said. Audit is a good thing. Dr. Scally found that. No one wants the outcome of this to be that people in the clinical community are less likely to audit. In fact, while the CervicalCheck audit was completely botched and I do not defend it in any way, had it conformed to the concept behind it, it would have been in line with one of the best forms of intended open disclosure. Not every country does that. I do not have a timeline for recommencement as Dr. Scally has made two key recommendations. However, this will be prioritised and we will come back with a timeline for the implementation plan. I do not know the answer to the Deputy's second question and I am not going to guess. Presumably, the laboratories produced expert reports, but I will find out. There is a benefit in the process under Mr. Justice Meenan. I agree with the Deputy that under the Constitution no one can tell a person not to go to court, but we must provide people with other avenues of redress. That is with what Mr. Justice Meenan has been charged.

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