Written answers

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Department of Health

Parliamentary Questions

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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376. To ask the Minister for Health the target response times for Parliamentary Questions that are submitted to the HSE for response; the percentage of responses that are returned to Deputies within this timeframe; if he is satisfied with the quality and detail of the responses that are being provided by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42855/17]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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My Department consistently answers more Parliamentary Questions than any other. A significant number of theses, as they relate to service matters or individual queries are referred to the HSE for answer. Questions referred to the HSE should be answered within 10 working days.

To October 5, this year 9,024 PQs were received by the Department, 6,342 of which were referred to the HSE. 74% of referred PQs have been answered within the 10 working day time frame. I can assure the Deputy that the HSE is aware of its responsibility to provide comprehensive, accurate and timely responses to parliamentary questions.

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