Seanad debates
Thursday, 10 March 2005
Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements.
12:00 pm
Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
According to Mr. Travers, a folder containing the January 2004 submission was observed by another official of the Department, who would have recognised it and was aware of its significance. Every file I received when in office looked the same as the preceding file and the following file. The official was sharp. Mr. Travers report reads, "In the outer office of the Minister's office at some point in early 2004...". I was Minister for Health. A door leads from the Minister's office to the outer office, in which there are four or five desks. It is incorrect of the Senator to state the folder was left on the Minister's desk.
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