Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:350. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of serious injuries due to road traffic collisions, by hospital, in each of the years 2012 to 2016 to date. [2976/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 26 January 2016
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Freagraí scríofa
In relation to serious road accidents, the Deputy might wish to note that trauma services have been identified as a priority service requiring national policy direction on the basis of the international evidence of the benefits of major trauma networks. My Department, in consultation with the HSE, is currently developing a policy on a Trauma Network for Ireland. In England, the establishment of such trauma networks has already led to a substantial decrease in death and disability arising from serious accidents including road traffic collisions.
In relation to your specific query in this matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow up the matter.