Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 28 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 6

Written Answers. - Role of Ombudsman.

Eoin Ryan

Question:

129 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Health the current position regarding the Ombudsman vis-à-vis evaluating hospitals; if the Tallaght Hospital will be subject to the Ombudsman; and, if not, if he intends to change the situation. [2324/97]

Minister for Health (Mr. Noonan,

Limerick East): The question of the application of the Ombudsman legislation to Tallaght Hospital and other voluntary hospitals is a matter for the Minister for Finance.