John McGuinness
Question:959. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the current status on the provision for a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/17]
View answerTuesday, 21 March 2017
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The Deputy will be aware that, in his review of cath lab services in University Hospital Waterford (UHW), Dr Niall Herity concluded that the needs of the effective UHW catchment population could be accommodated from a single cath lab. However, he recommended investment to enhance cardiac services at the hospital and to provide an additional 8 hours cath lab activity per week to address waiting times and to provide improved access for patients. At the time of the report's publication, I committed to providing the additional resources to UHW as recommended. I am pleased therefore to confirm that an additional €500,000 has been allocated to the hospital for 2017.