Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 February 2013
330. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans for consultation, communication and collaboration on his healthcare reform agenda, including consultation with stakeholders including advocacy groups, indicated in Future Health to take place in quarter four 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7858/13]
View answerI fully recognise that effective consultation and collaboration with stakeholders will be crucial for the successful implementation of the reform programme. In the two weeks following the launch of Future Health, I met with some 1,500 local clinical and administrative staff and management as well as regional health forums at fourteen different events across the four HSE regions. I am firmly committed to a consultative and collaborative approach to implementation and this will continue throughout the reform process.
