Dáil Thursday 14 May 2015 at 12:40

Health care safety legislation

Summary

Deputy Ó Caoláin seeks progress on Bills extending HIQA’s remit and licensing public and private health facilities; the Tánaiste has no dates and refers detailed questions to the responsible Minister.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Sinn Féin

I want an update on two promised Bills, the Health Act 2007 (amendment) Bill, which is to extend HIQA's remit in a number of areas, including the setting and monitoring of standards of private and independent health care providers. The second is the patient safety (licensing) Bill, to provide for the mandatory system of licensing for public and private health care facilities.

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Joan Burton The Tánaiste Labour Party

I do not have a date for either of those important Bills.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Sinn Féin

Is there an update on their preparation?

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Joan Burton The Tánaiste Labour Party

There is a lot of work ongoing but I do not have an update. That would really be a question for the line Minister.

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