Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
284 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children if the investigations into diagnosis in Portlaoise Hospital will include other cancers as well as cancer of the breast; if concerns have been raised in relation to broader diagnostic issues in the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33985/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe review of mammograms at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise is complete. A report on the review will be published after any individual identified in it has been offered the opportunity to comment, as is the normal legal requirement. A clinical review of ultrasounds at Portlaoise was completed last week. I have asked for a report from the Board of the HSE on the management of all events following the decision to suspend breast radiology services at Portlaoise. I expect that this will be completed early in the New Year. The HSE has also informed me that it is still considering how best to deal with the situation regarding the consultant radiologist who has been placed on administrative leave.
