Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will speak to the Minister. The reason I responded in that way to Deputy Calleary is because I only learned about this issue this morning on my way in. In the case of something like this, it is important that one gives an informed response. If one does not have the information, it is difficult to do that.

Clearly, where families have children under the care of an individual who is stepping down, there will be a need for a proper transition plan for them to ensure, in particular in the area of pain management, that they are getting appropriate and professional care. I will speak to the Minister for Health and ask him to come back to both Deputies who have raised this question.

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