Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
223 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if the drafting of national standards in disability services is almost complete; if no more piloting of the standards or the monitoring tool are necessary; when he expects that the national standards in disability services project will be concluded; when the national standards will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20611/04]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, my Department in partnership with the National Disability Authority is developing national standards for disability services. Work on the development of these standards is ongoing and is at an advanced stage. It is my hope that the advancement of the standards will reach conclusion in the autumn. There are no plans at this time to undertake further piloting of the standards or the monitoring tool. I am pleased to advise that the work to date has been both positive and progressive and I am confident that these standards, upon completion, will provide a benchmark to ensure that all services reach an agreed level of performance across the country.
