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Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the build should start in the first quarter of 2021 and that it should be ready 12 months after that

Tender process to begin on second Waterford cath lab

The tender process for the second catheterisation lab at University Hospital Waterford will commence by the end of this month, the Taoiseach has confirmed.

Munster • 22 Sep 20

Up to 100 people attended today's protest outside UHW

Protest outside University Hospital Waterford

Psychiatric nurses have staged a protest rally outside University Hospital Waterford to highlight overcrowding at the Department of Psychiatry.

Munster • 08 Nov 19

Images appear to show a patient sleeping on the floor of the unit

Patients sleeping on floor in psychiatric unit - PNA

The HSE says "safe levels of nursing" are always adhered to in the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford, but patients are "offered chairs and blankets" when beds are not available because of over-capacity.

Munster • 01 Nov 19

A number of public representatives from the southeast had asked that the committee deal with the matter

'Absolute go-ahead' for Waterford mortuary tendering

University Hospital Waterford has received the "absolute go-ahead" to begin the tendering process to build a new mortuary facility.

Politics • 08 May 19

Leo Varadkar had described the Waterford mortuary issue as a 'strange story'

Taoiseach apologises over Waterford mortuary comments

The Taoiseach has apologised unreservedly to anyone who feels he did not treat seriously the concerns raised about mortuary services at University Hospital Waterford.

Politics • 05 May 19

It is claimed that dead bodies were left decomposing on hospital trolleys at University Hospital Waterford

Varadkar regrets if 'tone' adversarial over Waterford

The Taoiseach has said he regrets if he struck a tone that sounded adversarial in relation to concerns raised about mortuary services at University Hospital Waterford.

Politics • 03 May 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a new mortuary will be built at the hospital

Call for independent investigation into UHW mortuary

The Sinn Féin leader has called for an independent investigation of the mortuary and post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford.

Politics • 01 May 19

The consultant pathologists said the facilities were "a gross affront to the dignity of the deceased"

Bodies left decomposing at Waterford hospital mortuary

A number of consultants have claimed that conditions are so bad at the University Hospital Waterford mortuary that dead bodies have been left on trolleys, often leaking body fluids on to the floor.

Ireland • 24 Apr 19

Protesters say that people in need of emergency cardiac care out of hours must be transferred to Cork

Protesters call for 24-hour heart services in Waterford

Hundreds of people have joined a protest in Dublin calling for 24-hour access to cardiology services at University Hospital Waterford.

Health • 13 Apr 19

Thousands turned out for the South-East Broken Hearts demonstration

Thousands march for 24-hour cardiac care in Waterford

Several thousand protesters have taken to the streets of Waterford calling for the provision of round-the-clock cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford.

Munster • 19 Jan 19

Hundreds of people are protesting in Waterford city centre

Hundreds protest over lack of cardiac care in Waterford

Hundreds of people have turned up for a protest in Waterford city centre calling for 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford.

News • 23 Sep 18

The research was carried out at Waterford Institute of Technology

Experts criticise Alzheimer's food supplement research

A number of medical experts have criticised claims by a research team in Waterford that food supplements might slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease.

Health • 20 Jun 18

Protesters said a proposed extension is not enough and that a second cath lab and 24/7 cardiac care is required

Thousands protest over cardiac care in Waterford

Over 2,000 people have taken part in a protest in Waterford city this afternoon over the lack of 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford.

Munster • 10 Feb 18

Margaret Earle welcomed her first daughter at Limerick University Maternity Hospital at 2.55am

Parents celebrate first births of 2018

The first baby of 2018 was born in Limerick University Maternity Hospital.

Baby • 01 Jan 18

Protests over overcrowding and staffing levels

Psychiatric nurses hold hospital protests

Psychiatric nurses are taking part in joint lunchtime protests this afternoon at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny and University Hospital Waterford.

Munster • 05 Dec 17

The protesters want more facilities at University Hospital Waterford

Protest over cardiac services in southeast

Several hundred people have protested outside Leinster House over what they claim are inadequate cardiac facilities in the southeast.

Munster • 04 Jul 17

A decision was made to transfer the man to Cork as there were not adequate facilities in place in Waterford yesterday

Call for probe after man dies during hospital transfer

The family of a man who died of a cardiac arrest en route to hospital in Cork has called for an urgent investigation.

Munster • 23 Jun 17

The Programme for Government committed it to the development of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford

Waterford hospital to get mobile cath lab

A mobile catheterisation lab is to be provided to University Hospital Waterford following months of controversy over the issue.

News • 13 Jan 17

The briefing note states that the provision of a second cath lab at the University Hospital Waterford is not a top investment

Govt note shows new lab at UHW 'not top priority'

A Department of Health briefing note for the independent clinical review of the case for a second cardiac laboratory at University Hospital Waterford said it was "not a top investment priority", according to an unredacted version seen by RTÉ News.

News • 09 Oct 16

Protesters from Waterford were joined by people from Wexford, Kilkenny and south Tipperary

Thousands attend hospital protest in Waterford

Up to 2,000 people took part in a protest in Waterford this afternoon calling for 24/7 cardiac care for the regional hospital.

News • 24 Sep 16

The Herity review did not recommend a second catherisation laboratory at UHW

UHW consultants reject cath lab review findings

A group of consultants from University Hospital Waterford have said they utterly reject the findings of the Herity review, which did not recommend a second catherisation laboratory at the hospital.

News • 14 Sep 16

John Halligan says he will not sully his principles

Halligan: I will resign from Govt 'if I have to'

Minister of State John Halligan has said he does not want to resign from the Government but warned that promises made to him by Fine Gael negotiators over University Hospital Waterford have to be delivered.

News • 12 Sep 16

Issue of second catheterisation laboratory is at the centre of dispute

UHW consultant says review 'inadequate'

A consultant based at University Hospital Waterford has said the proposed increase in services at the cardiac cath lab suggested in an independent clinical review is "inadequate" and based on incorrect population figures.

News • 09 Sep 16

John Halligan said he plans to stay in Government for the time being

Halligan claims 'gross interference' in review

John Halligan has claimed a HSE document released reveals there was "gross interference" with the independent review into the provision of a second catheterisation laboratory for University Hospital Waterford.