The Taoiseach has been called on to personally intervene and make contact with Praveen Halappanavar to discuss an inquiry into the death of his wife. 

Fianna Fáil says otherwise this tragedy will become even more unsightly with possible open conflict in a court of law over medical records. 

The party says the government is stuck with going on with an inquiry that nobody wants or can have confidence in. 

Health spokesman Billy Kelleher has raised the issue at leaders questions in the Dáil.

"What I"m calling on this government to do is for the Taoiseach to personally intervene and meet with Praveen, to find out exactly what investigation would satisfy his concerns and that of his family" he said.

"Everybody in this House wants to get to the truth of the matter; everybody wants to find out what happened, and what can be done to avoid such similar circumstances in the future" he added.

Minister thanks President

Concerns about the inquiry raised by the President Michael D. Higgins have also made it to the floor of the Dáil.

This is despite attempts by the Ceann Comhairle to say they could not be. 

And taking leaders questions for the government Social Protection Minister Joan Burton backed the President.

"I read and heard the comments made by Uachtarán na hÉireann - I want to say they"re considerate, thoughtful, reflective and humane" she said.

The Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett reminded Deputy Burton that under Article 1381 of the Constitution the President is not answerable to the Dail.

The Minister simply concluded "The spokesperson raised the issue, and I just want to say that in relation to the President"s comments - that"s all I wish to say".