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Statement by Minister Simon Harris following meeting with Waterford Oireachtas Members on cardiac services
The Minister for Health Simon Harris TD today met with Waterford Oireachtas members from all parties in light of the cross-party motion in relation to cardiac services in the South East and has agreed to expedite a national review of all primary PCI services, encompassing the South East Region.
“This review will seek to ensure that as many patients as possible have access on a 24/7 basis to safe and sustainable emergency interventions following a heart attack. This review will clearly encompass all regions of the country, including the South East.
“My Department will immediately commence the preparatory work including identifying an international expert and examining the scope of the review. The guiding principles for this review will be to strive to provide a primary PCI service that can deliver clinical outcomes on par with international standards.
“This does not affect the additional resources provided to UHW or the commitment to review the impact of extended hours at the existing cath lab and the deployment of a mobile cath lab.”