The following sections of the Health Insurance Act, 1994 have not yet been commenced: section 12 — subsections (1), (2), (3), (6), (7) — risk equalisation scheme; section 17 — levy on registered undertakings, and Part IV sections 19 to 34 — the Health Insurance Authority. It is proposed to make an order commencing these sections shortly.
The provisions of section 47 (1) of the Health Act, 1970 regarding appeals were not brought formally into effect but procedures have been operating informally in all health boards. Proposals for the amendment of these procedures in order to provide for a more customer focused service are currently being examined.
The Health (Mental Services) Act, 1981 was not brought into force as its provisions were overtaken by provisions in international law which require different safeguards against improper detention than those provided under the Act.