Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 April 2026
291. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department operates a formal escalation and enforcement framework where governance or performance concerns arise in respect of funded non-statutory bodies; if so, the steps involved; and if not, how accountability is ensured where deficiencies are identified. [27828/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI thank the Deputy for his question. As previously noted in my response to PQ No: 23857/26, my Department has identified the All Island Institute of Public Health (IPH) as the only non-statutory body that receives funding directly from the Department. Therefore, the issue of a formal escalation and enforcement framework has not arisen.
The oversight agreement between the two sponsor Departments and the IPH has defined escalation procedures and points of contact.
