Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will answer the question to the best of my ability. According to the circular that the head of the OGP was subject to, it was his role to ensure that the parent Department responsible for the project was being informed of what was happening and that was happening. At the appropriate point, the Minister for Health became aware of it. He briefed me on it and we took action from there.

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