Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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213. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made on securing a copy of the Brandon Report from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50029/21]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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The HSE commissioned the National Independent Review Panel to carry out a review of a residential service for adults with a disability.  The review report, the Brandon Report, focuses on matters of a sensitive nature, and how they were managed.

Minister Rabbitte received a copy of the report and sought assurances from the HSE regarding the findings and recommendations. 

The HSE advised that there is no ongoing risk to service users and that there is a commitment to the implementation of the specific recommendations arising from the report.  This is in addition to making substantial changes to the wider Disability services in the area concerned and nationally in line with National Policy.

The Board has also advised that it is focused on ensuring that all of the recommendations of the report are promptly and appropriately actioned by the HSE.  Actions are being taken to seek assurances requested by the Minister and will be reported to her once concluded.

Minister Rabbitte has informed the HSE that it is her view that the Brandon Report should be published in its entirety. The HSE advises that An Garda Síochána has requested it not to publish the report at this time. The Minister will continue to engage with the HSE and its Board on this matter in the weeks ahead.