Written answer
Hospital Staff
Paul Lawless sought information on overnight laboratory staffing and its impact on infectious disease test turnaround times at Mayo University Hospital; an HSE response was requested.
1314. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in microbiology, haematology and related laboratory services at Mayo University Hospital during overnight hours; whether the HSE has assessed the impact of laboratory staffing levels on turnaround times for infectious disease testing, including COVID-19 and influenza testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65099/26]