Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I add my voice and extend my sympathy and respect to the family of Savita Halappanavar, her husband, Praveen, her family and friends. Like Senator Healy Eames, I agree that a public inquiry should be arranged. The HSE and the hospital must carry out their inquiries. Sometimes, and it is not due to a lack of trust, difficult matters need a third eye or an additional opportunity involving somebody who is not connected to the hospital, people who understand but were not involved in this extreme trauma for the family and staff at the hospital. I agree with the call for a public inquiry. I commend the Minister for Health's suggestion that the HSE inquiry should be held up to world scrutiny. Perhaps he will need to agree to a public inquiry. I urge that the expert group's report be examined, as a matter of urgency, and that the Cabinet report, as soon as possible, on its next move. I urge that legislation on the X case is also provided.