Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
821. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when the national review of cardiac services will be undertaken; when the terms of reference will be published; the person or body that will be carrying out the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13293/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra822. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health whether the national review of cardiac services will be an independent review or an internal HSE review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13294/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra823. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health if cardiologists in the south east will be consulted prior to the completion of the national review of cardiac services, specifically in relation to University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13295/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 821 to 823, inclusive, together.
It is proposed that a national review of cardiology services will be undertaken this year. This review will seek to ensure that as many patients as possible have access, on a 24/7 basis, to safe and sustainable emergency interventions following a heart attack. I expect the review to be completed before the end of the year.
As the review is still in a formative stage, neither the Terms of Reference nor the methodology have yet been determined. However I expect that the views of relevant stakeholders will be sought and considered in the context of the review.
