Programme for Government Implementation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2014

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Questions (342)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

342. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the programme for Government commitment to ensure that replies to written parliamentary questions are furnished during Dáil recess will apply to the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35506/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I understand that the Taoiseach has outlined that this commitment in the Programme for Government will be dealt with as part of the next phase of Oireachtas reform. Any changes would apply to this Department and to the HSE.