Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 June 2003

Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed).

 

The structures will be a national watchdog for the implementation of this new, exciting and challenging, yet difficult, programme of renewal and modernisation in the health services. If the pillars were not considered to be essential as a conduit for accountability, I presume they would not have been sought through legislation. The Minister intends to introduce such legislation to make them accountable in that way. The corollary is that, both locally and nationally, a network of watchdogs will be required to ensure a fair balance between potentially conflicting needs. Sooner or later, I believe it will be sooner, local representatives, including councillors, will have to act as community watchdogs.

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