Nursing Home Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 November 2014

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Ceisteanna (96)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

96. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of complaints made by staff-former staff at a unit (details supplied) in County Cavan; when the findings of the review will be advised to the complainants, to Oireachtas Members for their constituency, to members of the Health Service Executive Dublin North East Regional Health Forum; if the findings will be released generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45502/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

All public, voluntary and private nursing homes are subject to the same standards and regulations to ensure the well-being of their residents. This includes a requirement for a comprehensive procedure for dealing with complaints made by or on behalf of residents.

As the facility in question is within the remit of the HSE, the Complaints Process which applies across the HSE generally applies here.