Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
376. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the target response times for Parliamentary Questions that are submitted to the HSE for response; the percentage of responses that are returned to Deputies within this timeframe; if he is satisfied with the quality and detail of the responses that are being provided by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42855/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department consistently answers more Parliamentary Questions than any other. A significant number of theses, as they relate to service matters or individual queries are referred to the HSE for answer. Questions referred to the HSE should be answered within ten working days.
To October 5, this year 9,024 PQs were received by the Department, 6,342 of which were referred to the HSE. Some 74% of referred PQs have been answered within the ten working-day timeframe. I can assure the Deputy that the HSE is aware of its responsibility to provide comprehensive, accurate and timely responses to Parliamentary Questions.
