"We all think of these things not just as politicians, but as parents.
"We all think of the vulnerable children reaching out to the health service - and finding not only did they not receive support, but that they were harmed - is the most horrific thing possible."But I do think we really need to get to the bottom of this, because what people don't want - and what parents don't just want - from Government ministers is, and I don't mean this flippantly, is any sort of tea and sympathy.
And while he welcomes a review of all CAMHS services, announced by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin, he says he would welcome the investigation going even further. "I read in media reports today, and I haven't been briefed on this, but if true I think it's welcome that both the Medical Council and the Gardaí have received information in relation to this too.
"It does seem to me - I note from the HSE report, 35 recommendations across a whole range of areas - there's a complexity here, but that's not a reason to not to get to the bottom of it."Main image: Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris speaking to media as he arrives at Dublin Castle for a Cabinet meeting in January 2022. Picture by: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie
TheHardShoulder Is that the best response we can expect from a former minister for health? This particular report is only the tip of the iceberg...
TheHardShoulder Minister for Higher Education, dropout Simon Harris.... When he WAS Minister for Health, he was in hiding from the Cervical Smear Scandal. This is the same cuntology we've had from FG for 10 years now.
TheHardShoulder Maybe we could try accountability?
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