Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:367. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health his confidence or otherwise in the CEO of the UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3631/24]
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Questions (367, 368)
Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:368. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health his confidence or otherwise in the senior/executive management team at the UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/24]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 368 together.
Under the Health Act (2004) and the subsequent Health Service Executive Governance Act (2013 and 2019), the HSE is accountable to the Minister for Health. Pursuant to the Health Act (2004), it is the responsibility of the HSE to manage and deliver health services, and in doing so appoint persons to be its employees and determine their duties. This includes the CEO and management of the University of Limerick Hospital Group.
The HSE is currently implementing the reorganisation of service delivery into six new health regions that will provide a structured support to the integrated solutions needed to deliver health services to the public. The Midwest Regional Executive Officer, responsible for the Midwest region (incorporating the University of Limerick Hospital Group), was appointed by the HSE in December 2023.
My Department continues to work with the HSE to ensure improvement of services for all patients in the Midwest region.
Question No. 368 answered with Question No. 367.