David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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340. To ask the Minister for Health the report of the National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services; if he has received it, when it was received; when he intends to publish it; if he has not received it, when has he sought to receive it. [30344/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The National Review of Cardiac Services was established to recommend the best service configuration, clinical governance and performance requirements for national cardiac services for the next 10-15 years. The NRCS represents a significant and comprehensive piece of evidence-based work, supported by a steering group formed from nominations of interested stakeholders representing medical, professional/technical staff, nursing and patient representatives.

The aim of the Cardiac Services Review is to recommend a configuration for a national adult cardiac service to achieve optimal patient outcomes at the population level with particular emphasis on the safety, quality and sustainability of the services that patients receive. This aligns with the Sláintecare reform programme. In terms of scope, the National Review covers scheduled and unscheduled hospital-based services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease in adults.

The Review is finalised and has been presented to Minister Donnelly's office. An interim plan is being developed to ensure continued progress and address immediate needs while the full report is being progressed to Government, allowing for preliminary actions and adjustments based on early findings and priorities.