Disabilities Assessments

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Questions (299, 300)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

299. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints received in each of the years 2016 to 2022 regarding the failure to carry out an assessment of need in line with standards in each CHO area; and the number of complaints that were upheld in tabular form. [8903/22]

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Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

300. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints officers who are currently employed to deal with assessment of need related complaints in each CHO area; and the location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8904/22]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 299 and 300 together.

As the Deputy's questions relate to service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply, as soon as possible.

Question No. 300 answered with Question No. 299.

Question No. 301 answered with Question No. 298.

Question No. 302 answered with Question No. 298.

Question No. 303 answered with Question No. 298.

Question No. 304 answered with Question No. 298.