Hospital Services
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-21
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Noel Grealish (IND), Galway West

In some places they are under pressure and we all know that. Recruitment is a problem as well. It is to be hoped the hospital will be able to get on top of these issues. I will ask the Minister to revert to the Senator on it and I thank her, once again, for raising this matter today.
I reiterate that Cavan Monaghan General Hospital operates in line with the national healthcare standards and established clinical governance frameworks. Both the surgical and emergency departments follow protocols, with care delivery guided by national policies, clinical guidance and regular oversight mechanisms. Patient care is supported by multidisciplinary teams, ensuring treatment decisions are made collaboratively and in accordance with best practice. The hospital is subject to ongoing monitoring, audit and quality assurance processes which are designed to maintain high standards of safety and effectiveness. Any concerns regarding care or procedures are addressed through established review systems, including incident reporting and clinical audit. In this context, it is important to emphasise the hospital's positive inspection report following its last HIQA inspection. In the last year there have also been improvements in waiting times for both emergency patients and those awaiting inpatient procedures. The Government is committed to ongoing investment in service enhancements in the region. Substantial improvements have been put in place, including an uplift in bed numbers, staffing and budgets. Additionally, a new purpose-built emergency department and oncology unit are progressing.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-21