Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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790. To ask the Minister for Health when he will publish the review of cardiac services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24387/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services (NRCS) commenced in January 2018 under the Chairmanship of Professor Phillip Nolan and a Steering Group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives.

The aim of the NRCS is to recommend configuration for a national adult cardiac service to achieve optimal patient outcomes at population level with particular emphasis on the safety, quality and sustainability of the services that patients receive. This aligns with the Sláintecare reform programme. In terms of scope, the NRCS covers scheduled and unscheduled hospital-based services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease in adults.

The Review is complete, and the Report is being finalised. The Report will be sent to the Minister for his consideration.