Dr. Patrick Owens:

It is safe to say there are diverging views. It is perhaps a negative for all medical specialties, and cardiology is no exception in this regard, that people defend their own patch. Many would see service expansion in Waterford entirely in terms of it having a potentially detrimental effect on their own resourcing. However, views on the issue are mixed. I have received calls from individuals who have been incredibly supportive and have expressed astonishment at the outcome of the review and onward deliberations. Others have said they believe the report is valid. There is a divergence of opinion.