Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Scally inquiry was established and it was always accepted that an interim report would be published. The report was published on time yesterday. Extra time has been given at the request of Dr. Scally. The fact that Dr. Scally asked for more time shows that this inquiry is a complex and detailed one that requires thorough investigation. It also underlines the value of the independent investigation. Yesterday, the Minister for Health accepted all six recommendations contained in the report.