Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2025
860. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide further details with respect to an audit into spinal services and urology referred to at a recent meeting of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (details supplied); if she is still expecting this audit to be completed at the end of November or December 2025; if she will commit to publishing that audit when she receives it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57369/25]
View answerThe Health Service Executive CEO has commissioned an audit to assess governance and equity in access to care within Children's Health Ireland, especially regarding the balance between public and private patient management. The audit is looking at processes for patient referral pathways, waiting list administration, NTPF participation, waiting list action plan participation, consultant clinic scheduling, and patient billing.
The audit is being augmented with a qualitative element, capturing patients and staff experiences. This qualitative element will inform overall observations and improvement plans.
The audit commenced on 10 June and the outcome is expected in the coming months.
Regarding your request for further details, since the Audit is being carried out by the HSE, I have referred the Deputy's question for direct reply as soon as possible.
