Harney says Waterford failings are being addressed

Health Minister Mary Harney says all of the issues outlined in a HIQA assessment of Waterford Regional Hospital are being addressed.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2009 - 13:55

Health Minister Mary Harney says all of the issues outlined in a HIQA assessment of Waterford Regional Hospital are being addressed.

Reports this morning say the unpublished assessment found that the hospital was failing to meet 36 of the 48 national standards for specialist cancer services.

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