Minutes of Proceedings

The meeting commenced at 2.00 p.m. in public session.

1. Apologies

Apologies noted above.

2. Evidence session on RQIA Interim Report on Pseudomonas Outbreak

The Committee took evidence from:

Professor Pat Troop                   Chair of the Independent Review Team

Dr Michael Kelsey                     Independent Review Team member

Dr David Stewart                      Independent Review Team member

A question and answer session ensued. The Chairperson thanked the witnesses for attending.

3.18pm Meeting adjourned.

3.20pm Meeting resumed.

The Committee took evidence from:

Mr Edwin Poots MLA              Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety

Dr Andrew McCormick            Permanent Secretary, DHSSPS

A question and answer session ensued. The Chairperson thanked the witnesses for attending.

The Committee agreed to seek an update on the action plan on the recommendations in 4 week’s time.

3. Any Other Business

No other business was discussed.

4. Date, time and place of next meeting

The next Committee meeting will be on Wednesday 18^th April 2012 at 2.00pm in room 29, Parliament Buildings.

The Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 4.14pm.