Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
660. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he has received a report (details supplied); when it is intended to publish this report; when he expects to receive the final report and when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2997/13]
View answerI received the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Investigation Team's progress report into Ms Savita Halappanavar's death before Christmas. I also met briefly with Mr. Halappanavar and his solicitor on 20th December in Athlone. I briefed them on progress in relation to the clinical review of the circumstances surrounding Savita's death. I assured Mr. Halappanavar and his solicitor of my concern to ensure that the review would be completed and published as soon as possible and also gave them an undertaking that I would provide them with the final report as soon as it was ready in advance of its publication.
It is the policy of the HSE to share reports of investigations such as this with the next of kin provided this is in line with the wishes of the next of kin. This occurs after a robust factual accuracy checking process and natural justice and due process procedure. The process of factual accuracy checking and due process is not yet complete. The Investigation Team is working diligently to complete the investigation in the shortest timeframe possible to achieve the objectives of the investigation. It is the intention of the HSE to publish the final report of this investigation.
