Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 517: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if in view of the findings of the Medical Council in a case (details supplied) and the decision of the Medical Council not to publish the details of its investigations, she will set up an independent inquiry to investigate all aspects of this case in the interest of the victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2182/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I refer the Deputy to my previous reply of 9 December 2008. Issues surrounding this case have been the subject of a number of inquiries dating back to 1995. It is not my intention to establish a further inquiry. Counselling support has been put in place by the Health Service Executive (HSE) for former patients of the person concerned following the findings of the recent Medical Council Inquiry. The service will continue to be made available as required and the need for additional support will continue to be monitored. The HSE has assigned co-ordinating responsibility for these matters to the Area Manager for Consumer Affairs in the North East who will liaise as required with former patients and support groups.