We are all responsible in the Oireachtas. The Government, acting on behalf of the State, issued the profound apology which the Minister has reiterated. I am aware of his feelings on this issue with which he has dealt extremely efficiently and with a most caring attitude to those affected. Over the course of the many meetings that took place it was the Minister's regular interventions which allowed the proper approach to be taken by the Department. It was a very difficult period for the Department and its former Ministers who had to be guided by their officials.