2026-05-07
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Sara Long (Regional Executive Officer), Health Service Executive
Intent: Increased funding to the unit to avert a looming crisis as consultants will not be accepting any new patients with CHD transitioning from paediatric care in CHI Crumlin from June 1st 2026.
Methods: Letter
Details by Method
Letter
Expressing shock and alarm that members of Heart Children transitioning to adult care in the Mater may have no follow on appointments scheduled after discharge from CHI Crumlin. Asking for explanation of what the future holds for this cohort and for a commitment to implement the business plans submitted by the ACHD Unit to address the 400-450 new patients accessing the service annually. Meeting requested