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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2018

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Questions (126)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

126. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health his views on whether Sláintecare is a comprehensive reform action plan or implementation plan for the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8846/18]

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The Sláintecare report represents a significant milestone in our political and health policy history.  It is the first time in the history of the State that cross-party consensus of this scale has been achieved on health policy. It provides a once in a generation opportunity to achieve the most comprehensive reform of our health services ever undertaken and to improve health outcomes for our population. Having supported the work of the Committee since its establishment, I am eager to harness the consensus achieved to drive reform of our health services.

Implementing large-scale reform of this nature requires a significant programme of work, and this work is underway. It was acknowledged in the Sláintecare report that more detailed consideration of issues including key actions, deliverables, costings, timelines and key performance indicators would be required as part of the implementation process in Sláintecare.

To that end, my Department is currently preparing an implementation plan in response to the Sláintecare report.  This process is at an advanced stage, and officials from my Department are now engaging with the Departments of the Taoiseach and Public Expenditure and Reform on this matter.  It is my intention to bring this plan to Government shortly.

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