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

The Deputy does not need to remind us of the impact this can have on families and those who have been affected by the issues now being raised. We know how important it is to maintain trust in our health services particularly for our very youngest who could be dealing with complex health needs. There is a need to ensure they trust those whose care and expertise they depend on. It is equally important in dealing with all of this is that we assemble the facts in a clear and authoritative way and that we are in a position to communicate to those who have been affected by it when there is greater clarity on exactly what happened. That process is coming to an end. The report to which the Deputy referred, which has been published elsewhere, has been assessed by the author involved in doing it. He sought further clinical input. When that report is then shared with the Department and the work is concluded, of course, contact will take place in as comprehensive and honest a manner as possible with all who fear they could have been affected by this. I underline again the seriousness with which the Government, hospitals and the Minister take this matter.

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