Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the remarks of Senator Crown on the composition of the inquiry set up to investigate the Galway tragedy. All the people appointed are credible but we now have a problem that must be dealt with and it cannot be allowed to run on and on. It is important for everyone, including the family concerned, all the medical staff in Galway, the consultants and nursing staff, that there is an inquiry which is seen to be fair and accurate and which brings forward a report outlining how this matter should have been managed and how similar situations should be managed in future. It is something we cannot allow to go on ad infinitum. The composition should be revisited to ensure it is seen to be fair and to ensure it has the ability to deliver an accurate and fair report on this incident. I agree with Senator Crown. Given that there are three people from the hospital involved concerns have been raised in the public domain and these must be tackled at an early stage.