Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1178. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the Health Information Bill 2023, the proposed timeline for its passage and subsequent implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35961/23]
View answerThe Government approved the General Scheme of the Health Information Bill on 18 April of this year.
The Oireachtas Committee on Health has now concluded its Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Bill and has no particular recommendations or observations on the General Scheme. It noted that it considers this to be a significant piece of legislation and believes it will make an important and substantial contribution to the Irish health system.
The Bill is currently with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for formal drafting. Given the size and complexity of the General Scheme, it is expected that the drafting process will take until Q1 of 2024. It will then be published and considered by the Oireachtas. Implementation will be on a phased and structured basis to ensure that the new health information framework and structures can be embedded successfully.
