Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Question:265 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on the interim report of the Dunne inquiry into organ retention. [26315/02]
Written Answers. - Public Inquiries.
At my request, the Chairman of the Post Mortem Inquiry, Ms Anne Dunne, SC submitted a report on progress to date to me in early October. This was followed by an addendum to the report on 7 November last. Both of these documents were laid before the House two weeks ago and were also made available to Parents for Justice. The documents may also be accessed on my Department's website.
The reports indicate that, while substantial work has been undertaken by the inquiry team, including the examination of over 150,000 pages of documentation and hearing oral submissions from a number of parents and next of kin, it will take some considerable time for the inquiry to complete its work. I have asked the Chairman to examine what can be done to expedite the completion of its task and I expect to hear from her shortly.