Jonathan O'Brien
Question:144. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to conduct a whole system review of prison health services. [12660/16]
View answerTuesday, 31 May 2016
Questions (144)
Written answers
The Irish Prison Service has advised that discussions have taken place with HIQA regarding the possibility of them conducting a review of Healthcare service delivery in prisons. HIQA has indicated that it is not in a position to conduct such a review at the present time. My Department is currently in communication with the Department of Health in relation to a fundamental review of healthcare in prisons and the provision of healthcare services in prisons generally.