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Emergency Departments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2026

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Questions (736)

Paul Lawless

Question:

736. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has examined the introduction or expansion of routine blood sampling at patient triage in emergency departments to ensure laboratory results are available at the time of first medical assessment; the hospitals in which such a model is currently in operation; the evaluation undertaken regarding its impact on patient waiting times and flow through emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68292/26]

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Written answers

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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