Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise the question of recruitment of a new director general for the HSE and promised legislation. As has been said, Sláintecare recommends several items of accountability legislation pertaining to reinstating the independent board and ensuring accountability for the Minister, senior managers and clinicians. Would it not make sense to hold off on appointing a new director general until such time as that new legislation is in place? Can the Government clarify what the timescale is for that legislation?

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