David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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842. To ask the Minister for Health when his attention was drawn to the serious conditions at the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19293/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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When the serious nature of the conditions in the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford were brought to my attention last month, I made contact with the management of the hospital. Following on from this, the hospital management and the HSE have provided a number of assurances regarding measures that will be taken to address the issues raised.

HSE Estates have confirmed that plans for the new mortuary are at an advanced stage and, subject to inclusion in the 2019 Capital Plan, it is expected the request for tender will be issued shortly with the expectation that construction will commence before the end of this year, with a twenty-month construction programme.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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843. To ask the Minister for Health the actions and steps taken by University Hospital Waterford to address issues raised in a letter by four consultant pathologists at the hospital. [19294/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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844. To ask the Minister for Health the record of complaints made since 2004 by consultant pathologists at University Hospital Waterford regarding facilities in the mortuary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19295/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.