Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2023
148. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to bring legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable people to prevent them from been placed in care against their will; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15724/23]
View answerThis is a matter for my Cabinet colleague, the Minister for Health.
Adult safeguarding is an important matter for all of society, agencies, and Government Departments. I take all concerns regarding the abuse/mistreatment of vulnerable adults very seriously.
Significant work is ongoing in the health and social care sector to further strengthen adult safeguarding policy and legislation, led by the Department of Health, building on the robust structures already in place. I understand the Department of Health is currently finalising the development of an overarching national policy on adult safeguarding in the health and social care (including disability) sector. My Department will liaise with the Department of Health on how this policy relates to specialist community based disability services.
