Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
704. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health when the refurbishment works to the existing main cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5929/20]
View answerThe Estates unit in the Health Service Executive has been tasked with the delivery of additional capacity (infrastructure and equipment) nationwide in the effort for the containment and prevention of the spread of the Coronavirus - COVID-19. This has resulted in delays to works and schedules.
Building works have already been completed in respect of the refurbishment of the existing Cath Lab at University Hospital Waterford, they are awaiting the installation and commissioning of equipment as part of the Equipment Replacement Programme. It is expected the equipment supplier will be on site in mid-June to complete these works and estimated the equipment will be commissioned by late July.
