Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2006
34 Mr. Connaughton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a formal code of governance and code of conduct has been adopted by the Health Service Executive for HSE staff; if she approved same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21222/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 35 of the Health Act, 2004 requires the Health Service Executive to submit to me a code of governance. This code is to include amongst other things an outline of the guiding principles applicable to the Executive, the structure of the Executive including its roles and responsibilities, the methods to bring about the integration of health and personal social services, the Executive's internal controls and the nature and quality of service to its clients and a code of conduct.
The Executive is drafting its code of governance at present and it is due to submit it to me shortly for my approval. Once approved the Executive will arrange its publication. My officials have been and continue to be in contact with the Executive concerning the code of governance.
