Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2005
129 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make available all inspection reports for all nursing homes as endorsed by the Information Commissioner in her annual report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20192/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
The Tánaiste has been advised by the HSE that following a review and the standardisation of inspection report formats and consultation with key stakeholders, it is proposed to publish all future reports on the HSE website.
130 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home inspections made in the State in 2004; the number of announced inspections and out of hours inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20193/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
