Organ Transplant Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2019

Tuesday, 9 July 2019

Questions (432)

Catherine Martin

Question:

432. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Health if the two flow cytometers used by the National Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Service for Solid Organ Transplantation in Beaumont Hospital have been replaced to date in 2019 as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29625/19]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE has confirmed that €0.1m has been allocated from the HSE Equipment Replacement Programme to replace a flow cytometer at Beaumont Hospital.

The HSE also advises that the replacement of the second flow cytometer is a high priority and will be considered in the context of the Estimates process.