David Norris (Independent)

It would not cause me any bother to take a shot at the Bills Office if I felt like so doing. I do not believe the staff of that office merit my taking a shot at them. However, if they did, I would certainly not be afraid to take my shot. The Minister of State can obfuscate matters as much as he likes but I have no doubt that a clear conflict arises. Anyone considering the matter would be aware of that fact.

Perhaps it was an oversight, but the Minister of State did not answer the two specific questions I put to him. The first relates to whether there is a directive to the HSE which stipulates that aftercare should be provided, while the second is whether the Minister of State will issue such a directive if one has not already been given.