Written answers

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Department of Health and Children

Hospital Services

5:00 pm

Photo of Charlie O'ConnorCharlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on the completion of the review of X-rays at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24; if she will give assurances that action continues to be taken to restore confidence in the hospital and reassure patients and their families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18559/10]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I welcome the completion of the process of reading and reporting on x-rays that were previously not read by consultant radiologists at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating the National Children's Hospital. No further delayed diagnoses were found other than the two initially identified. I am confident that the hospital is continuing to address the issues that arose in a way that will enhance confidence in the Hospital and thus reassure patients and their families.

The HSE announced on 18th March 2010 that Dr Maurice Hayes had agreed to chair a Review commissioned by Professor Drumm into the delay in reporting radiological examinations and the management of GP referral letters at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, incorporating the National Children's Hospital.

This review is continuing and it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment on the matters under review until such time as the review team has completed its report.

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