738. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to introducing a policy whereby blood samples are taken as early as possible during a patient's attendance at an emergency department, including at triage where appropriate, so that blood test results are available during the patient's initial medical assessment; whether this has been identified as a means of reducing delays associated with waiting for laboratory results and repeat medical reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68290/26]

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738. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to introducing a policy whereby blood samples are taken as early as possible during a patient's attendance at an emergency department, including at triage where appropriate, so that blood test results are available during the patient's initial medical assessment; whether this has been identified as a means of reducing delays associated with waiting for laboratory results and repeat medical reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68290/26]

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1. 29 September 2026

   Emergency Departments

   738. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to introducing a policy whereby blood samples are taken as early as possible during a patient's attendance at an emergency department, including at triage where appropriate, so that blood test results are available during the patient's initial medical assessment; whether this has been identified as a means of reducing delays associated with waiting for laboratory results and repeat medical reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68290/26]

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