Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 March 2012
227 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in relation to the proposal to establish a medical assessment unit at Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17352/12]
View answerThe HSE established a representative group to undertake a feasibility study on the development of a Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) in Monaghan and that this report was submitted to the Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group manager in February 2012. I have seen the report prepared by the group and I have asked Dr. Barry White, National Director for Clinical Strategy and Programmes to review the report. My concern is, of course, to ensure that patients in the Monaghan area have a safe, high quality and effective service. In order to meet these criteria, the review of the National Director against Clinical Strategy and Programmes requirements and the determination of the resources which may be required are key considerations which will determine what additional services may be introduced to the Monaghan Hospital site.
Monaghan Hospital will continue to play a key role in the delivery of health services in that area.
