Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
408. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if the mobile catheterisation lab which has been announced by the Minister of State for training, skills and innovation will be for the use of University Hospital Waterford alone or if it will be shared with other hospitals; if it is to be shared, the details of the arrangement that will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2617/17]
View answerBudget 2017 makes specific provision for those patients waiting longest for treatment within the health service. In this context, I am considering a national cardiology waiting list initiative which will address waiting times for cardiology treatments in a number of hospitals, including University Hospital Waterford (UHW). A range of measures are envisaged including sharing of facilities and resources within and between Hospital Groups, use of private facilities and the deployment of a mobile cath lab. I have written to the Director General of the HSE about the proposed initiative and I expect that further details will be made available in the coming weeks.
