Seán Fleming
Question:527. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when the findings of a report (details supplied) will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55604/12]
View answerTuesday, 11 December 2012
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Disability Appeals Officer is an independent officer appointed by the Minister for Health whose purpose is to provide an appeals service to people who wish to appeal (i) against a finding or recommendation of a complaints officer of the Health Service Executive made under the Disability Act 2005; or (ii) against the failure of the HSE or an education service provider to implement a recommendation of a complaints officer. Following investigation, the Disability Appeals Officer issues a written determination outlining the findings of his/her investigation and any steps to be taken by the HSE or education service provider to address issues of concern. As Minister for Health I have no role in this process.
I understand that the HSE is in receipt of the written determination referred to in the Deputy's question. As this is a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.