Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023
718. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1312 of 13 June 2023 and as per original question, if he will answer the question on whether "this clear neglect of a vulnerable adult was referred to the gardaí by any the services involved."; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29698/23]
View answerI have not been made aware of any referral of the nature referred to by the Deputy.
I and my Department take the regulation of the quality of care provided in healthcare and social care contexts, and safeguarding against the risk of abuse of vulnerable adults, very seriously. In the health and social care sector various structures and processes, including legislative and policy measures, are available to regulate care services and to protect against abuse and ensure prompt action.
