Liam Quaide (Cork East, Social Democrats)
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2616. To ask the Minister for Health the number of referrals HIQA has made to the HSE safeguarding and protection teams since 2020; if a memorandum of understanding exists between HIQA and the HSE to ensure all relevant safeguarding concerns received by HIQA are referred to the HSE safeguarding and protection teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46989/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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I wish to thank the deputy for raising this question and confirm that my Department have reached out to HIQA to request an update in relation to this matter. My officials will issue you the requested information as soon as possible.

Liam Quaide (Cork East, Social Democrats)
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2617. To ask the Minister for Health the number of referrals an advocacy service (details supplied) has made to the HSE safeguarding and protection teams since 2020. [46990/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.