Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Questions (1230)

Ged Nash

Question:

1230. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of a CHI-commissioned external review of the paediatric gastroenterology department at Our Lady's Hospital, Crumlin, which was initiated to inform a new multi-annual plan to enhance the service and access to care for children across the State; the current status of the review; if the proposals contained therein will be funded and actioned; if he will provide a timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28038/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Paediatric gastroenterology encompasses the management of disorders of the intestine, liver and pancreas, and conditions leading to intestinal failure or severe nutritional compromise. Tertiary paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition services for Ireland are provided in one centre, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, and will move to the new children’s hospital when it is opened.

CHI have advised that CHI at Crumlin, in conjunction with the Gastroenterology Team, commissioned a peer review of the paediatric gastroenterology services to evaluate the current systemic strengths and weaknesses of the national service for paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

This peer review was completed in July 2019, with a follow up peer review in December 2022.

CHI has advised that it is using the recommendations from the review to assist in planning for current services and for services in the new children’s hospital.