Written answers

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Department of Health

Laboratory Facilities

Photo of Emer CurrieEmer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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501. To ask the Minister for Health whether the HSE Central Laboratory will operate under ISO 15189 accreditation standards; the accreditation pathway being pursued; whether this accreditation will be in place prior to commencing clinical operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62710/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy as soon as possible.

Photo of Emer CurrieEmer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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502. To ask the Minister for Health the expected benefits of the Central Laboratory, as outlined in the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2026 to 2036, in terms of turnaround times, resilience and sustainability; whether a value-for-money assessment has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62711/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy as soon as possible.

Photo of Emer CurrieEmer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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503. To ask the Minister for Health the capital equipment requirements identified for the establishment of the proposed HSE Central Laboratory under the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2026–2036; the estimated cost of procuring and commissioning this equipment; the funding allocated to date; the expected phasing of investment over the lifetime of the strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62712/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy as soon as possible.

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