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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Ceisteanna (70)

Noel Coonan

Ceist:

85 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she can confirm that all X-rays in hospitals are reported by consultant radiologists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20248/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

The HSE has been reviewing the situation regarding radiology reports in other hospitals, following the problems that emerged in Tallaght Hospital. It expects to complete its work in this regard within the next number of weeks.