Departmental Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004

Wednesday, 16 June 2004

Ceisteanna (122)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

162 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if, following the recent conclusion of the inquest, he has received a report on the death of a person (details supplied) as a result of complications arising from IVF treatment; if he will initiate a formal investigation into the case; if he will also examine implications of the case for IVF treatment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17964/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Following the completion of the inquest into the death of the person concerned, my Department requested a report from the master of the hospital into the circumstances surrounding the person's death. The report was received on 14 June and I am arranging an early meeting with the family of the deceased to discuss it.