Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Dentists' Suspension . Western Health Board inspectors’ methods
Summary
Boland questioned whether the board’s use of inspectors to monitor dentists was widespread or approved by the Department. Haughey said he opposed spying in public administration, while distinguishing it from inspectors’ proper duties.
: Can the Minister say if the policy of the Western Health Board in sending inspectors to spy upon the activities of their dentists is widespread or if it meets with the approval of his Department?
Comment on this
: I thought the Minister was employing extra inspectors in the Department of Social Welfare.
Comment on this
: I do not think the Deputy should refer to conscientious inspectors in the Department as spies. They can carry out their duties without spying.