Hospital patients’ rights and court case
Leonard sought a discussion of the European Parliament’s hospital-patients’ rights resolution in connection with a case involving the Minister for Health; the Chair said it could not be discussed while court proceedings were ongoing.
I had a question which was disallowed. It related to the resolution in the European Parliament on 19 February regarding a charter of rights for hospital patients. I contend that the Minister for Health in his actions in my county was acting in conflict with those rights. Will we get an opportunity to discuss that charter which is to be drawn up in the next few months?
Comment on this
I had to rule the question out of order. I understand that events may take place within the next week or so which may permit the question to be repeated.
Comment on this
Since this case is the subject of a court hearing I would hope we would be able to discuss it as a matter of urgency in the context of the Resolution passed by the European Parliament.