Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
2081. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No 195 of 17 September 2020, the status of the Farrelly Commission in relation to the Grace case; when the report of the commission will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19771/21]
View answerThe Farrelly Commission commenced work on 15th May 2017 and was due to submit its phase one final report within one year of commencing its work. The Commission's work is ongoing. It has been granted four extensions to allow it to complete its investigations.
The Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, T.D. and I met the Commission on 21st September 2020 to discuss its work and reporting timeframe. Minister Rabbitte and Department officials had a further meeting with the Commission on 2nd October 2020. The Commission has submitted two substantive interim reports to me on its investigation in January and March 2021. Minister Rabbitte and I are considering these reports.
