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The Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, today (Thursday) announced that Professor Philip Nolan, NUI Maynooth, has agreed to chair the National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services. 

Professor Nolan will lead the National Review Steering Committee consisting of patients, relevant health professionals, senior HSE management and senior departmental officials. The work of the group will be based very clearly on evidence, data from existing service provision and appropriate consultation.

Minister Harris said “I am committed to ensuring that all Irish citizens have access to safe, high quality and evidence based care, which is in line with international norms. That is why this National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services is being undertaken. It will incorporate rigorous reviews of evidence and data, international peer review and stakeholder consultation. Professor Nolan is eminently suitable to Chair this important review. He brings the necessary leadership, clinical understanding and commitment to a scientific approach for service planning. I am confident that Professor Nolan has the standing and credibility to gain support and buy in right across our health services, the professions involved and our public representatives.”

Speaking on this announcement Professor Nolan stated “I am delighted to accept the Minister’s invitation. I am looking forward to making a sound contribution to national health service planning that will not only advance a modern, safe cardiac service for the Irish adult citizen but will show the benefit of an independent and expert model of service review that can be pursued in the future.”

It is expected that the review will commence in the coming weeks.