John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Pages 53 to 65 of the programme for Government commit to improving healthcare for our citizens. In this context, I raise the issue of Kerry University Hospital where, as the Minister for Health will be aware, a review was carried out last year on 47,000 scans. Following the review, 11 patients were identified as having either missed or delayed diagnoses. Following a meeting on Monday with hospital management, the five Kerry Deputies were informed that of these 11 patients, seven are no longer with us. What plans does the Minister have to follow up on the commitment he gave the Deputies representing Kerry before Christmas to visit Kerry University Hospital in order to show some compassion and support for the families of those who are no longer with us and indeed the remaining patients who are still receiving treatment? Unfortunately, this and many other issues are leading me to believe that Kerry University Hospital is the forgotten hospital of the south west. We need the Minister's commitment and support to reassure these families that support is available for them and the hospital has not been forgotten.

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