Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 September 2009
357 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the recommendations of the 2004 Equality Authority Access to Health Services for Transsexual People have not yet been implemented; when same will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30399/09]
View answerThis report was published prior to the establishment of the Health Service Executive and many of the issues raised in this report are now more appropriate to the HSE. Officials of my Department will be meeting the HSE shortly and this issue will be discussed at that meeting. I will write to the Deputy regarding the outcome of the meeting.
358 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the recommendations of the National Review of Sexual Assault Treatment Services which have not yet been implemented; the reason these recommendations have not yet been implemented; her plans to implement outstanding recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30400/09]
View answerThis Report made a range of recommendations relevant to a wide number of Departments and Agencies including the Garda Síochána and the HSE. A detailed reply to the Deputy's question is being assembled and I will write to him as soon as possible.
