Time for real change in management of Tallaght Hospital – Lenihan

Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South West and Minister of State Conor Lenihan has called for a series of major changes in the management structures at Tallaght Hospital in light of the shocking revelation that almost 58,000 x-rays were not reviewed by a Consultant Radiologist in a four year period up to September 2009.

“It’s time that Tallaght Hospital implements a consultant’s report which has set out a series of reforms that are needed.  The board of the hospital that is in place at the moment is not appropriate.  The 22-strong board must be reduced in size by at least 10 members,” said Minister Lenihan.

“I am also calling for an immediate management review at the hospital.  This is essential to restore the public confidence that has been damaged by this matter.”

“The community in Tallaght and people across the country are rightly shocked by what has happened at Tallaght Hospital.  I support the investigation that the HSE has initiated and want to see that completed as soon as possible,” added Minister Lenihan.

“I also want to urge the Chief Executive designate at Tallaght Hospital to use any means necessary to conclude the review of x-rays that is underway as soon as is possible,” concluded Minister Lenihan.