Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed)
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-15
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David Cullinane (SF), Waterford

It was in the context of the Part 5 review that the amendment was explicitly brought but, as the Minister said, it is a broader point about patient advocacy services.
On the Part 5 review, when there is engagement with the stakeholders, the 221+ group and others, I would welcome that area of the patient advocacy services being part of it. It plays an important function for some people who find it hard to navigate systems. We ourselves find it difficult at times and we deal with these issues all of the time, as do our constituency offices. I agree with the Minister in commending the patient advocacy service on the work it does.
I accept the reasons the Minister stated that this amendment cannot be taken. I will withdraw the amendment on that basis and on the basis there will be reference at least or the role of patient advocacy services will be one component of the discussions with the stakeholders in framing that process on the Part 5 review. I welcome that.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-15