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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

Patient safety bill

Summary

Deputy Durkan asked when the promised patient safety and open disclosure Bill would come before the House. The Minister said it was on the priority list and expected early in the next term.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

The patient safety Bill, which relates to open disclosure in our health institutions, is promised legislation. At what stage does it now stand? When is it expected to be brought before the House?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I thank Deputy Durkan. He is an example to others.

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I am told the Bill is on the priority list but that it will be early in the next term before it is presented.

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