Written answers

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Investigations

11:00 pm

Photo of Jim O'KeeffeJim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence the position with regard to the investigation into the circumstances in which a medical appointment (details supplied) was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11839/06]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The position is that legal advice has been sought by my Department as to the performance of the specialist medical recruitment agency engaged to provide suitably qualified doctors for service with the Irish contingent of the United Nations Mission in Liberia. This advice is still awaited.

As the first priority was the welfare of the troops who were attended to by Dr. Lieberthal, the director of the medical corps contacted each person who had served in Liberia during the period in question alerting them to the situation and advising them of the measures the medical corps were putting in place to deal with any concerns they may have.

As a result any Defence Force member treated by the person concerned and who wished to discuss any aspect of his or her treatment with a medical officer was invited to consult their local military medical officer or alternatively to contact the special medical hotline established by the Army medical corps. To date, there have been nine calls to this number.

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