I propose to take Questions Nos. 311, 312 and 313 together.
Under the Health Amendment Act, 1996 all individuals who were infected with Hepatitis C as a result of the administration within the State of contaminated blood and blood products are entitled to a Health Amendment Act (HAA) card which gives them access on a statutory basis to a wide range of primary care and hospital-based services.
As the Deputy's questions refer to operational matters regarding the administration of the HAA card, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.