Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
832. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the publication of the review of the standard operating procedure for assessment of need; if he will provide copies of the interim reports that were due to be issued three and six months from the start of the review in March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14019/22]
View answerThe Review of the Standard Operating Procedure for Assessment of Need for Children was launched in March 2021. The review group was chaired by Mr Robbie Ryan and comprises five nominees from Fórsa and five from the HSE.
It was the intention of the Chairperson to issue interim reports after 3 months, 6 months and a final report after 12 months. Unfortunately, these reports have been delayed and have not yet been furnished.
I am advised by the HSE that the relevant officials have scheduled a meeting with Mr Robbie Ryan to discuss the provision of his first interim report for later this month. The judgement of Ms Justice Phelan in the case of CTM and JA v HSE has wide ranging implications and as such the HSE are meeting with representatives of Fórsa in the coming days to agree the most appropriate next steps.
