Written answers

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Department of Health

Home Care Packages

Photo of Noel RockNoel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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306. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that no representatives from organisations (details supplied) or a parent representative will be present at an upcoming meeting of the primary care steering group which will discuss the introduction of the loco parentis rule; if he will request the HSE to include such representatives in the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2772/18]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I understand that the HSE has undertaken significant work in the area of Paediatric Homecare Packages and is progressing a National Quality Assurance process for these packages. I am advised that there has been engagement with families on respite needs and the findings will be included in the final report. Thereafter, the HSE will review the context for ‘Loco Parentis’ in terms of Paediatric Homecare Packages.

I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply on representation on the group referred to.

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