Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2017
208. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when he plans to initiate a review of the provision of cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30458/17]
View answerAs the Deputy knows, I have committed to two reviews - one to review the impact of additional resources being provided to University Hospital,Waterford including a temporary mobile cath lab, which will take place at the end of the deployment of that mobile lab, and a national review of all Primary PCI services with the aim of ensuring that as many patients as possible have access, on a 24/7 basis, to safe and sustainable emergency interventions following a heart attack and this will obviously include the South East. This review, which will be undertaken based on independent clinical expertise, will examine the issue and make recommendations regarding the future configuration of Primary PCI services, including number and location of centres required to serve our population needs. The review will devise a plan for the achievement of the best patient outcomes possible, reflecting patient safety as paramount.
