Written answers

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

8:00 pm

Photo of Billy KelleherBilly Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 766: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action that will be taken following the Health Information and Quality Authority report relating to Gleann Alainn special care unit, County Cork, and the resources that will be put in place to address the deficiencies outlined in the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40855/11]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The HSE has responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations from the report on the inspection by HIQA that was undertaken last October. I have been informed by the HSE that a range of measures and actions have been taken to address the issues of concern highlighted, to ensure the immediate safety and wellbeing of the young people and to effect improved governance of the centre.

In this context a management action plan has been developed, the implementation of which is being closely monitored by the National Manager for Special Care and High Support within the HSE. Pending evidence of improvements in line with the management action plan the HSE has advised there will be no further admissions to this Centre. HIQA has indicated that it will carry out another full inspection of Gleann Alainn this month. Progress in terms of implementation of the recommendations made in the HIQA report will be assessed at this time. It is essential that the HSE put in place as a priority the necessary measures to address the various deficits identified by HIQA, in order to restore confidence in the operation of the centre and with a view to re-commencing admissions having regard to the particular needs of this care group.

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