The terms of reference of the panel are: to consider the report of the NEHB in relation to the incident and make such further inquiries and to conduct such interviews as it considers necessary; to examine the protocols and procedures in place for the handling of obstetric emergencies at the Cavan-Monaghan Hospital Group, having regard to prevailing standards of best practice, and to examine their application in this case; and to report to the Minister on the adequacy of the response of the hospitals and the ambulance service to the incident and make such recommendations as it sees fit.