Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005
263 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference of the inquiry into the death of Mr. Patrick Walsh in Monaghan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30263/05]
View answer289 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference provided by a person (details supplied) for the carrying out of their inquiry into the circumstances of, and that led to, the tragic death of Mr. Patrick Walsh in Monaghan General Hospital on 14 October 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30613/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 289 together.
Following the tragic death of Mr. Patrick Walsh in Monaghan General Hospital on 14 October 2005, the Health Service Executive commissioned Mr. Patrick Declan Carey, a consultant surgeon at Belfast City Hospital, and an honorary senior lecturer at Queen's University, to carry out an independent and external review. The review is to be completed, and a report issued, within eight weeks. My Department is advised by the executive that the terms of reference are being finalised.
