John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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218. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which the Farrelly commission will report; his plans to publicise the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2057/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Farrelly Commission commenced work on 15th May 2017 and was due to submit its phase one final report within one year of commencing its work. The Commission's work is ongoing. It has been granted four extensions to allow it to complete its investigations.  

The Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, T.D. and I met the Commission on 21st September 2020 to discuss its work and reporting timeframe. Minister Rabbitte and Department officials had a further meeting with the Commission on 2nd October 2020. The Commission submitted an interim report to me on 11th January 2021. Minister Rabbitte and I are considering this report.