Departmental Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2022

Thursday, 26 May 2022

Ceisteanna (367)

Bríd Smith

Ceist:

367. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the progress on any investigation or report into the practice of the misuse and incineration of the organs of deceased babies; the steps that his Department is taking to ensure that this practice is not repeated; the meetings or consultations that are taking place with parents who have been affected with his Department or HSE officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27108/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

In relation to the Cork University Hospital mortuary review, the Department has been advised by the HSE that the External Review Team is currently seeking legal opinion. Communication has issued to the families advising them of the further delay.

The Department is continuing to engage with the HSE in relation to progress on this matter.

As this Parliamentary Question relates to an operational matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.