Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

When I wrote to the HSE after the Portlaoise report was published, I drew its attention to the need to learn from the governance deficiencies that were identified in the report. Regardless of where one works in the HSE, one has to be clear about what one's job is and to whom one is responsible. Some people think one can press a green button to make change happen, but it takes time. The process is under way and I have every confidence it will be completed quickly. I think the report on the ambulance service has been completed, although I have not seen it. I will get back to Senator Prendergast in relation to that.