Open Disclosures Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 February 2014

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Questions (287)

Lucinda Creighton

Question:

287. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 6 February 2014, if the upcoming health information Bill which will enshrine the principles of open disclosure in legislation that the Minister for Justice and Equality referred to in his speech of 8 February 2014 to the Family Lawyers Association of Ireland; if additional legislation is now being framed; when such additional legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7449/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I expect to bring updated heads of a Health Information Bill to Government later on this year which will include detailed provisions on open disclosure. Legislative proposals being prepared by my Department on open disclosure will be an important part of the measures designed to foster and support a culture of open disclosure in the health service and I am working closely with the Minister for Justice and Equality towards ensuring a complementary approach in regard to the work we are undertaking.