Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. His colleague in the other House, the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar, has made the point in the medical world that we should fess up and be honest if we have made mistake and we put it right. It is grossly unfair that this man has had his life put on hold while he waits for an apology to redress the wrong that has been done to him. He had 40 years service not only in this country but abroad where he served with distinction and bravery. He came under fire in the Lebanon and in other parts of the world. This man is entitled to full and prompt action. This issue is going on since March 2014 and the final report is more than seven months old. Before he leaves office, will the Minister of State execute the findings of the ombudsman and put this matter to rest? I know he cares so I ask him to do that.