Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Very well. I ask for a written reply in respect of recommendation 15.3 in the report, which states "The Department of Health should explore a suitable structure and process for external oversight of individual care concerns arising in nursing homes, once internal processes have been exhausted without satisfaction." What is the progress to date on that and what is the timeline for that change? Waiting 12 to 18 months is far too long. I thank the Chair.