asked the Minister for Health if he will make a statement in relation to reports in the Irish Medical Times that AIDS deaths are not being reported to his Department; and the steps he proposes to take to ensure that all AIDS death are reported to his Department.
Written Answers. - AIDS Deaths.
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To date in this country 77 cases of full AIDS and 34 deaths have been reported to my Department. Dr. J.H. Walsh, National AIDS Co-ordinator, is in contact with the doctors clinically responsible for these cases and he is notified when a death occurs. In addition scans of death certificates are carried out periodically to ensure that cases are not missed. I am satisfied, in the circumstances, that everything is being done to ensure full reporting of AIDS deaths and that the current reporting system is working effectively.