Author of University Hospital Waterford cardiac services review stands by findings

The author of a controversial review of cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) says he still believes that 24/7 care is not a “sustainable solution”.

Dr Niall Herity, clinical director of cardiology at the Belfast Hospital Trust, strongly defended his review when he appeared before the Oireachtas joint committee on health.

Dr Herity said a second catheterisation laboratory, or cath lab, an examination room with equipment to examine a heart and treat any abnormalities found was not justified.