Gerald Nash (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am sure that the Minister will use this opportunity to clarify why the word "primarily" was used. I appreciate if he would respond to Senator Bacik on that issue, which is an important point to make, and he is free to use that opportunity.

On the remarks that the Minister made about the IT glitches and the revelations overnight, including on the Tuesday that was referenced as the date when the HSE and the Department became aware of the problem. The Minister made the very alarming point that it took a woman to make the complaint in order that this issue could be examined and investigated. That is extremely concerning. Can we be confident that these things, insofar as one ever can, will not happen again? Confidence in the system is so important. I have incredible admiration for the 221+ group and their selfless campaigning advocacy work for the women of Ireland.