Billy Kelleher
Ceist:88. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed creation of hospital trusts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30645/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 October 2016
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Freagraí scríofa
The establishment of Hospital Groups represents a very significant reform of our hospital services. As I have stated previously, I intend to continue to implement Hospital Groups on an administrative basis.
An Oireachtas All-Party Committee has been established to develop a single long-term vision for healthcare over a 10 year period. It is important that those discussions are progressed before we give further consideration to the issue of establishing Hospital Groups on a legislative basis.
Until the legislation is advanced, Hospital Groups will continue to operate within the existing policy and accountability frameworks of the Department of Health and the HSE.