Calls have been made for a further inquiry into the actions of certain multinational pharmaceutical companies based predominantly in the United States, whose products were implicated in the infection of persons with haemophilia with hepatitis C and HIV. Judge Lindsay considered it inappropriate to comment on whether there should be a further inquiry into the actions of such companies since I had commissioned and obtained independent advice on the matter. I appointed Mr. Paul Gardiner, Senior Counsel, to advise me on a possible investigation into the actions of these multinational pharmaceutical companies. I have had consultations with Mr. Gardiner and, subject to further discussion with the Attorney General, I believe it would be possible to mount a useful investigation which would allow access to publicly available material and to persons and bodies willing to co-operate. Following consultation with the Attorney General and all other parties, including the Irish Haemophilia Society, on an effective template, I will revert to the Government, the Dáil and the Seanad on my proposals.