Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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835. To ask the Minister for Health when suitable IT equipment and systems will be installed at a location (details supplied) to properly access records and allow the services to support CAMHS Wexford function efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14403/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Progressing the eHealth and ICT agenda is driven by the Government eHealth strategy An eHealth Strategy for Ireland and the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy, working with the HSE's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OoCIO). The OoCIO delivers ICT services and support throughout the HSE, facilitating integration within and across community services, hospitals and other specialised care providers.

A key enabler of eHealth under Sláintecare is the delivery of a modern, efficient digital workplace to enable health service professionals to provide the best care and for support staff to work efficiently. This work involves identifying and prioritizing sites for improved digital connectivity and progressing the development of clinical ICT systems, to provide the required infrastructure to support effective clinical decision making.

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.