Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1209 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if it is still his intention to abolish the Health Service Executive; if so, his plans for the abolition and in particular if he will indicate any timelines currently in place for the abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17808/12]
View answerI intend to bring legislative proposals to Government in the coming weeks to abolish the HSE Board structure as provided for under the Health Act 2004 and to provide for replacement governance structures and enhanced accountability arrangements. Following Government approval, I intend to have the necessary legislation drafted as a priority so that the Bill can be published as soon as possible. In tandem with the proposed new legal structures, new administrative structures will be put in place within the HSE which will reflect the need for a greater operational management focus on the delivery of key services, and greater transparency about funding, service delivery and accountability.
