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Hospital Overcrowding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Questions (371, 378)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

371. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he has met an organisation (details supplied) to discuss its serious concerns about the overcrowding situation and management issues at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/19]

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Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

378. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if he has considered establishing an independent external clinical review of University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17675/19]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 378 together.

The issue of an independent review of University Hospital Limerick was raised with me at a meeting with the co-Chairs of the Emergency Department Taskforce on 4 April. I requested the HSE to examine the proposal.

The HSE advises that, with the specific input of the Special Delivery Unit, it is currently undertaking a review of performance across all Hospital Groups and Community Health Organisations (CHOs) over the winter period. This review will consider planning, implementation and performance at Group and CHO level. This review will have a particular emphasis on the focus sites, which includes UHL.

The governance of clinical services in UHL is a matter for the Hospital Group and the HSE. Where the performance of an individual hospital warrants further review, this can be considered by the HSE's existing Performance and Accountability Framework, which provides for escalation and a range of actions.

The Deputy's proposal for an independent external clinical review of University Hospital Limerick will be considered as part of this process.

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