Written answers

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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54. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of the central sterile services department, CSSD, at Roscommon hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23275/20]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The HSE has advised that a submission was made to the HSE National Capital and Property Steering Committee in relation to a proposed Central Sterile Services Department project at Roscommon University Hospital in November 2018. A design brief and supporting documentation in relation to the development of a new CSSD at the Hospital has been prepared. Further information is currently being collated in order to future-proof decontamination requirements for the whole Saolta Healthcare Group, and to support the maximisation of surgical services across all hospitals in the Saolta Group, including Roscommon University Hospital. This information will inform any decision in relation to the development of a CSSD at the hospital. I am advised by the HSE that this exercise is expected to be complete in Q4, 2020.

It is important to recognise that all capital development proposals must progress through a number of approval stages, in line with the Public Spending Code. This includes detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be established. The final decision to proceed with the construction of any project cannot be made until the tender process has been completed and the costings reviewed to ensure that the proposal delivers value for money, remains affordable, and that sufficient funding is available to fund the project to completion. The delivery of capital projects is a dynamic process and is subject to the successful completion of the various approval stages, which can impact on the timeline for delivery.

Photo of Pauline TullyPauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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55. To ask the Minister for Health if the report commissioned by his predecessor into the midwifery-led unit in Cavan General Hospital has been completed; if the reason for the initial suggested amalgamation with consultancy-led maternity services at the hospital has been explained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23648/20]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Following reports of planned changes to midwifery led maternity service provision at Cavan General Hospital, my Department requested a full report from the National Women & Infants Health Programme. I have been advised that the review is currently on-going within the RCSI Hospital Group and it is envisaged that the report will the finalised by the end of September.

In the meantime, the Midwifery Led Unit at Cavan General Hospital is operating as normal and bookings are being accepted from women wishing to avail of the service. Once the full report has been received, my Department will work with the National Women & Infants Health Programme to ensure that any additional supports which are required to secure the future of community midwifery services in Cavan, will be put in place. This will ensure that the choice of the Supported Care pathway remains available to women attending Cavan General Hospital for maternity services and that maternity services will continue to develop in line with the National Maternity Strategy.

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