Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make it an obligation on all HSE staff and other public servants to report any mistreatment of patients in nursing homes. [20415/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The issue raised by the Deputy will be taken into consideration in the drafting of legislation to put the social services inspectorate on a statutory basis. The inspectorate will be charged with the regulation and inspection of nursing homes, both public and private. Legislation to effect this change will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas in the near future with a view to ensuring the highest standards of care are provided in such facilities.