James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Information and Quality Authority review of pathology services at University College Hospital Galway includes the work of a person (details supplied) during the period they worked in University College Hospital, Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11509/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The investigation by the Health Information and Quality Authority into pathology services at University College Hospital Galway commenced in September 2007. I am informed that significant progress has been made in this investigation and that the work is now nearing completion. It is anticipated that the investigation will be concluded by the end of April 2008 and the report will be published as soon as possible thereafter.

As an independent agency, it is a matter for the Authority to determine the scope of the investigation, including which aspects of the service and which individuals' work should be examined. However, I can assure the Deputy that I have every confidence that the investigation by the Authority will be thorough.