Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 March 2026
407. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware of protected disclosures made by staff within CHI in relation to IT systems, governance, or patient safety concerns; if so, the actions that were taken; the investigations that were carried out; and the outcomes or remedial measures that were implemented. [22830/26]
View answer408. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether she has engaged with any whistleblowers or representatives in relation to concerns raised within CHI; and if so, to provide details. [22831/26]
View answer409. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether any communications have taken place between her and senior CHI leadership, including the CEO, in relation to protected disclosures made by staff; and if so, to provide details. [22832/26]
View answer410. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the protections, supports, and remedies that are currently in place for healthcare staff who make protected disclosures within CHI and the HSE, including psychological supports, employment protections, and access to compensation or redress where harm has occurred. [22833/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 407 to 410, inclusive, together.
The deputy will be aware that the handling and processing of protected disclosures is governed by the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) which places strict statutory obligations on public bodies in relation to confidentiality of such information.
Consistent with established policy and practice, the Department does not comment on individual cases including in circumstances where doing so could potentially prejudice processes or impact on the rights of parties concerned. The Department has a statutory obligation to protect the confidentiality of those making protected disclosures and to safeguard the integrity of any processes arising from such disclosures.
Accordingly, it would be inappropriate for me to provide further detail in relation to the matters raised. However, I can confirm that where a protected disclosure is received by the Department, it is assessed in accordance with our established policies and procedures.
