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Infectious Diseases

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Ceisteanna (1167)

Paul Lawless

Ceist:

1167. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a case at Mayo University Hospital (details supplied) where a patient tested positive for ESBL on 6 April 2026, but was not informed of this result for approximately 20 days; if her Department or the HSE has established the reason the patient and the patient’s GP were not notified as indicated on the laboratory report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37372/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

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

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