Billy Timmins
Question:115 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39307/11]
View answerThursday, 8 December 2011
Questions (115, 116)
Written answers
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Question No. 116 answered with Question No. 103.
Eric J. Byrne
Question:117 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his plans in relation to Guthrie cards; if it is envisaged that they will continue to be available or is it expected that they will cease to exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39327/11]
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 the retention 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.