Written answers

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Department of Children and Youth Affairs

Hospital Services

Photo of Niall CollinsNiall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide additional resources to Tallaght Hospital to deal effectively with the recently reported difficulties with patient x-rays; if he has had contact with the board of Tallaght Hospital on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14799/13]

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Radiology Department, with the Diagnostic Directorate and Executive Team at the hospital are taking a number of steps to address this issue, including additional clerical support in Radiology to assist with typing of tapes. While I have not been in contact with the Board of Tallaght Hospital on this matter, officials from my Department have engaged with the hospital regarding the action plan in place to address the issue. It is important to note that Tallaght Hospital has a documented clinical governance process in place for the radiologists (who report on the images). They must ensure that any critical or urgent findings are brought immediately to the attention of the referring doctor and to the clerical staff who then transcribe and send the report immediately.

In relation to the specific query from the Deputy regarding additional resources, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

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