Paul Murphy: Calls for Inquiry After CHI Whistleblower Claim
Paul Murphy addressed revelations from a CHI whistleblower about why Harvey Morrison Sherrish was removed from a waiting list and described the information as truly shocking and scary. He said the removal was allegedly because the patient was deemed to be palliative and called for a full public inquiry and a debate this week with the Minister to answer questions.
The speech focused on a CHI whistleblower's claim that Harvey Morrison Sherrish was removed from a waiting list because he was deemed to be palliative. Paul Murphy characterised those revelations as "truly shocking and scary," stressing the seriousness of the allegation.
Paul Murphy insisted that the allegations underscore the need for a full public inquiry. He said this inquiry is what the parents have been campaigning for and framed it as a necessary step to establish the facts.
The speaker called for a debate this week with the Minister to come and answer questions on the issue. He urged prompt parliamentary scrutiny and direct answers from ministerial offices about the circumstances surrounding the removal.
The remarks followed a parliamentary exchange referencing Deputy Mike Collins. Deputy Murphy gave a similar answer in relation to the CHI, emphasizing the need for investigation and clarity for the affected family.
Whistleblower revelations
The speech focused on a CHI whistleblower's claim that Harvey Morrison Sherrish was removed from a waiting list because he was deemed to be palliative. Paul Murphy characterised those revelations as "truly shocking and scary," stressing the seriousness of the allegation.
Call for a full public inquiry
Paul Murphy insisted that the allegations underscore the need for a full public inquiry. He said this inquiry is what the parents have been campaigning for and framed it as a necessary step to establish the facts.
Demand for ministerial accountability
The speaker called for a debate this week with the Minister to come and answer questions on the issue. He urged prompt parliamentary scrutiny and direct answers from ministerial offices about the circumstances surrounding the removal.
Parliamentary exchange
The remarks followed a parliamentary exchange referencing Deputy Mike Collins. Deputy Murphy gave a similar answer in relation to the CHI, emphasizing the need for investigation and clarity for the affected family.
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Transcript
Teacher, the revelations at the weekend from a CHI whistleblower about why Harvey Morrison Sherrish was removed from a waiting list were truly shocking and scary. That apparently, allegedly, but wrongly, it was because he was deemed to be palliative. It underscores the need for a full public inquiry, as the parents have been campaigning for, and the need for a debate this week with the Minister to come and answer questions on this issue. Deputy Mike Collins. Deputy Murphy, similar answer in relation to the CHI.