Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2011
463 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he expects to receive a report into the impending destruction of Guthrie cards held by Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dublin; the terms of reference for the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38910/11]
View answerTo comply with Data Protection Legislation, a number of changes are required to the Newborn Screening Card and the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme.
I requested that the HSE undertake a review of the governance policy regarding theretention and disposal of Newborn Screening Cards (NSCs). A draft report on the agreed governance structures undertaken by the National Newborn Screening Programme Governance Group has been prepared.
I expect to receive their final report shortly.
