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An independent review is to be held into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a family-of-seven in a house fire in Omagh.An independent review is to be held into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a family-of-seven in a house fire in Omagh.
Arthur McElhill, Lorraine McGovern and their five children died in the blaze at Lammy Crescent in November.Arthur McElhill, Lorraine McGovern and their five children died in the blaze at Lammy Crescent in November.
Announcing the review, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said it would be led by NI barrister Henry Toner QC.Announcing the review, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said it would be led by NI barrister Henry Toner QC.
His team will comprise representatives from the PSNI, social services, and others from a medical background.His team will comprise representatives from the PSNI, social services, and others from a medical background.
"I realise that families, friends and the local community are still grieving this tragic loss of so many lives and once again I extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected," said Mr McGimpsey."I realise that families, friends and the local community are still grieving this tragic loss of so many lives and once again I extend my deepest sympathies to all those affected," said Mr McGimpsey.
I have a duty to thoroughly examine the appropriateness of the response of all health and social services organisations Michael McGimpsey
"I do not intend this review to cause any unnecessary further stress or grief to the families of those who died. However, if there are any lessons that need to be learned, I must ensure this happens.""I do not intend this review to cause any unnecessary further stress or grief to the families of those who died. However, if there are any lessons that need to be learned, I must ensure this happens."
"As minister for health and social services, I have a duty to thoroughly examine the appropriateness of the response of all health and social services organisations and other relevant agencies who had been involved with the McElhill/McGovern family." "I have a duty to thoroughly examine the appropriateness of the response of all health and social services organisations and other relevant agencies who had been involved with the McElhill/McGovern family".
The review team has been asked to report back to the minister by the end of May.The review team has been asked to report back to the minister by the end of May.