Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 May 2013
242. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Health the amount of compensation paid out to settle claims from users of the health service for any reason either through the courts or through private settlements for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26073/13]
View answerAny claims made against the HSE in respect of clinical malpractice, employer liability, and public liability are managed by the State Claims Agency. The Agency has a statutory obligation to ensure that the claims are contained at the lowest achievable level. Claims are therefore actively managed, and instruments such as alternative dispute resolution are used where possible to the benefit of both the State and the claimant. I have asked the HSE to forward the figures requested directly to the Deputy.
