Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2018

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Questions (256)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

256. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13133/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As the Deputy is aware, I do not consider that the situation referred to was intended in the relevant legislation. To this end, officials in my Department are currently examining potential options to address the issue raised by the Deputy, including the possibility of legislative amendment.