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Patient Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2026

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Questions (212)

Liam Quaide

Question:

212. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the guidance that has issued to hospitals, nursing homes and HSE discharge teams on the legal status of 'next-of-kin'; whether she accepts that next-of-kin status does not, in itself, confer legal authority to consent to nursing-home placement on behalf of another adult; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35353/26]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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