Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

National Oral Health Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Pat Healy:

I checked with my colleague, the head of operations on the community side, in whose area this falls, before the meeting. I am advised that, as the Deputy said, the report or scoping exercise was one part of a process which advised the HSE on the actions it should take in determining the range of risk or if there was harm etc., in relation to particular cases. That has led to an audit and a particular clinical review which is currently under way and nearing completion. When that is complete, a serious incident management team will look at the outcome and determine the best course of action. The important thing is that the clinical review and audit is actioned and any action is followed up. My colleague, Dr. Breen, can provide any other detail the Deputy might need.