Alan Dillon
Question:642. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if all of the recommendations of a person (details supplied) have been implemented in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62250/22]
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Questions (642, 643, 644)
Alan Dillon
Question:643. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues within an organisation (details supplied); the actions that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62251/22]
View answerAlan Dillon
Question:644. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the plans that are in place by the HSE to improve certain services (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62252/22]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 642, 643 and 644 together.
The organisation referenced by the Deputy receives funding from the HSE, under Section 39 of the Health Act, 2004.
Section 39 legally underpins the provision of services similar or ancillary to services that the HSE may provide. While assistance is provided to organisations that provide services similar or ancillary to services that the HSE may provide, it must be acknowledged that these organisations are privately owned and run.
The provision of services by Section 39 organisations is managed through an annually reviewed Service Arrangement and monitored by the HSE and relevant service unit. The HSE advises that it, in conjunction with the organisation concerned, is committed to providing safe, effective and high quality care to the people supported.
I am informed by the HSE that since the report referenced was finalised, a number of actions have been implemented with further recommendations addressed in a number of the strategic objectives set out by the organisation in its strategic plan. I am also advised by the HSE that a review of the organisation’s management structures is underway.
Given that the HSE is currently working with the organisation concerned, I am referring the Deputy’s questions to the HSE for response.
Question No. 643 answered with Question No. 642.
Question No. 644 answered with Question No. 642.