Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Once again we have very disturbing, upsetting news from the north west and once again a question mark is placed over the ability of the HSE to safely provide services to citizens with disabilities. I understand the Minister is to establish an independent review not just into this latest episode but into the services more generally. When will the terms of reference for the review will be published? Who will lead that review?

When will the programme for Government commitments on safeguarding legislation be fulfilled? The legislation must include mandatory reporting and the legal right of entry for safeguarding and social care teams. It is urgent and essential if we are to ensure citizens are safe, that they are delivered quality services and above all else, that they have recourse in the event that things go wrong and where vulnerable people are failed.

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