Michael Bell
Question:128 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has received a report from the North Eastern Health Board regarding the retention and disposal of organs taken from babies and children at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this procedure was carried out without the knowledge and permission of the parents; the person who decided on this policy; when the policy was decided; the number of children involved; the location where the organs were disposed; if the hospital has kept a record of each case; the location of this vital information; if he or the health board has decided to carry out a detailed and urgent inquiry into the matter; if this practice has been stopped; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9151/01]