David Cullinane
Ceist:1317. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the cost of deploying a mobile cath lab to University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27653/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 June 2017
Ceisteanna (1317)
Freagraí scríofa
I have formally approved the deployment of a mobile cath lab at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) for a specific period during 2017. As recommended by the Herity report, an additional €500,000 has been allocated to the hospital for 2017. I have asked the HSE to maximise the benefit for patients from that funding, in respect of both additional sessions at the existing cath lab and the temporary use of a mobile cath lab for a specific period. The mobile cath lab will be procured in line with the normal HSE procurement process. In relation to the query concerning the cost of deploying a mobile cath mobile to UHW, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.