Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:782. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when the review of the sexual assault treatment units will be completed; and if it will be published. [1576/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
782. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when the review of the sexual assault treatment units will be completed; and if it will be published. [1576/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health is currently undertaking a policy review of sexual assault treatment units (SATUs) and this work is at an advanced stage.The policy review team, which has included government officials and frontline staff, has been working since September 2018. In that time, the team has engaged with more than 200 SATU staff, patients and stakeholders in order to identify and develop practical actions which can ensure a consistently high quality, responsive, compassionate and expert service which is available 24/7, 365 days a year to all patients nationwide. It is expected that the project team will complete its review and report to me in the coming weeks. It is my intention to publish the actions recommended by the policy review team shortly thereafter.