Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1150. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health when the theatre list for Cork University Dental School and Hospital will be resumed; the reasons for its suspension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35883/23]
View answer1167. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health what plans are in place to reopen the dental hospital theatre list in Cork Dental Hospital which was suspended on 7 April and has not resumed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35923/23]
View answer1209. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an urgent issue in relation to the Dental Hospital in CUH will be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36062/23]
View answer1213. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of a problem at Cork University Dental Hospital in relation to access to general anaesthesia for Dental Hospital patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36078/23]
View answer1225. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the difficulties currently affecting patients at Cork University Dental School and Hospital, that the dental hospital theatre list was suspended on 7 April 2023 and has not been resumed to date, that this suspension has had an adverse impact on patients' lists, both adult and children, on dental nurse training, on oral surgery training and on staff morale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36168/23]
View answer1236. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will resolve a mater concerning Cork University Dental School and Hospital (CUDSH) and its reliance on CUH consultants for admissions, given that currently CUDSH consultants lack admission rights to CUH (details supplied); if he will review the ongoing issues and seek prompt intervention to ensure seamless care for CUDSH patients at CUH; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36207/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1150, 1167, 1209, 1213, 1225 and 1236 together.
I am concerned at the situation that has arisen regarding the suspension of access to surgical facilities in Cork University Hospital for patients of Cork University Dental School and Hospital (CUDSH). I have instructed my officials to ensure this issue is addressed as a matter of urgency.
The HSE National Oral Health Office and HSE staff in CHO4 are working with Cork University Hospital and CUDSH to ensure that arrangements are put in place to restore access as soon as possible, in line with relevant policies and protocols for clinical governance of the provision of care in acute hospital settings.
