Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply. The most important point is that the lady in question received excellent care in the hospital in question and there is no question about that. The second most important point is that the lady in question has made a full recovery. The issue at stake here is with regard to her making a decision, or the family being informed and consulted, which they were not in this case.The nurse in question made the very welcome call to the family and stated that there was a do-not-resuscitate order, DNR, which came as news to the family. Subsequent calls from people said she should not have informed the family. That is worrying because the family have a right to know what is happening with their loved one in terms of a DNR. I will bring this information back to the family and if they need to follow up, I am sure the Minister of State will be happy to liaise with them. It is important that lessons are learned and better procedures are followed in life and death issues like this.