Francis O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I offer my deepest sympathy to the mother and family in Monaghan on the sad loss of an infant, which always touches the heart of the community. Coming up to Christmas, our thoughts are with the Livingstone family. I have been in touch with the Minister and voiced my concerns on the health service problems faced by the people of Monaghan.

The Minister for Health and Children instructed the North Eastern Health Board to carry out a full review of this incident and provide him with a detailed report of the circumstances surrounding the case. An external review group, independent of the board, has been established to evaluate the health board's report, which was completed on Monday, 16 December. The report and its findings are currently being evaluated by the review group. Will the Minister ensure that the review group report will be completed as a matter of urgency?