Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Jul 1989

Vol. 391 No. 6

Written Answers. - Assistance to Haemophiliacs.

65.

Mr. Howlin

asked the Minister for Health whether the £1 million available under the Fianna Fáil Progressive Democrats Programme for Government 1989-1993 to haemophiliacs who are HIV positive or who have AIDS will be made available directly to the Haemophilia Society; if the AIDS fund is to be used as a conduit in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

66.

Mr. Gregory

asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the financial assistance given to haemophiliacs suffering from AIDS following the decision made in the 25th Dail.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Hanlon)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 66 together.

My Department will be discussing the matters raised by the Deputies with the AIDS Fund and the Irish Haemophilia Society shortly.