James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the report on the issue of the removal of the wrong kidney from a patient in Crumlin children's hospital will be completed and published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32338/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I very much regret that this unfortunate incident occurred. The priority for the hospital has been to ensure that all necessary medical care for the child has been provided and that the family has also received full support.

My Department is advised by the Health Service Executive that an internal review was conducted by the hospital following the incident. This was followed by an independent external review which was carried out by a team of experts from Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London. The external review has now been finalised and is due to be presented to the Board of Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. A copy of the report will be forwarded to the HSE. The HSE advises that the family has been kept informed by the hospital authorities of the progress made in relation to both reviews. The issue of publication will need to be considered by the hospital taking account of the wishes of the family.