Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2016

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Questions (149)

David Cullinane

Question:

149. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 4 October 2016, with regard to the risk requirement for a second cath lab being placed on the South/South West Hospital Group risk register in April 2016 rated at 16, if the rating of 16 was changed or revised upwards or downwards; when changes took place; the basis for any changes; the person or body that makes the decision to alter the risk rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33892/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have been advised by the HSE that neither University Hospital Waterford nor the South/South West Hospital Group have changed their risk ratings in relation to out of hours access to interventional cardiology services in the six months prior to 19 September 2016. However, as the management of the South/South West Hospital Group risk register is an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to you.