Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators Twomey, Norris, Ormonde, Fitzgerald, Feeney, Doherty, Callely, Bacik, Glynn, Buttimer and Harris all expressed serious concerns about events that have occurred since we met last Thursday. No one could have foretold what would happen following the Minister's address to the House, when she explained in minute detail the position concerning her portfolio. One could only admire her vast knowledge and grasp of her brief. We as public representatives, however, must acknowledge that the communications system that existed under the former health boards has completely changed since the move to the HSE structure. Is it any wonder, therefore, that the Minister could not find out the up-to-date information on this matter? All fair-minded people would say the buck must stop somewhere. If neither the Minister nor the CEO of the HSE is being supplied with information, then——