Major developments in healthcare provision have been announced this morning in relation to cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford.

Waterford is set to avail of 8am to 8pm weekend cover in cath lab facilities in the coming months.

Provision for staffing has been confirmed, as was confirmed on Deise Today by Minister of State for Mental Health & Older People, Mary Butler.

Minister Butler spoke to Damien Tiernan on Deise Today this morning.