Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2024
661. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health the date by which the Nolan Report into national cardiac care will be published; if the report will be offered in advance of national publication to stakeholders and political representatives in order that the findings may be independently assessed before being publicly announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10112/24]
View answerThe National Review of adult Specialist Cardiac Services (NRCS) commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives.
The aim of the Cardiac Services Review is to recommend configuration for a national adult cardiac service to achieve optimal patient outcomes at population level with particular emphasis on the safety, quality and sustainability of the services that patients receive. This aligns with the Sláintecare reform programme. In terms of scope, the National Review covers scheduled and unscheduled hospital-based services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease in adults which includes structural heart disease. The recommendations of the review will inform the future provision of cardiac services nationally.
The Review is finalised and has been presented to Minister Donnelly, the Minister is now considering taking a Memo to Government to facilitate further discussion. As part of the next stage, the NRCS Secretariat will engage constructively with all relevant stakeholders.
