Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the remit of the Health Information and Quality Authority covers issues relating to private patients in public hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40488/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The Health Information and Quality Authority was established in May 2007 as part of the health reform programme. Its primary function is to drive quality, safety, accountability and the best use of resources in our health and social care services. Currently these roles are achieved in the public hospital sector through standards setting and monitoring compliance with these standards and, where necessary, conducting investigations. The Authority does not distinguish between public and private patients in a public hospital setting.

Question No. 237 answered with Question No. 227.