Billy Kelleher
Ceist:368. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost current and capital of providing a mobile catheterisation lab for University Hospital Waterford. [32119/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 11 July 2017
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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 the mobile cath lab, which is currently being procured in line with the normal HSE procurement process.
In relation to the specific query concerning the full year cost of a mobile cath lab for UHW, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.