Finian McGrath
Question:850. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding reducing the transmission of Hepatitis C (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33264/14]
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Questions (850, 891, 919, 925)
Peter Mathews
Question:891. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that funding is made available to ensure full implementation of the National Hepatitis C Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33377/14]
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Gerry Adams
Question:919. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Health Service Executive launched its National Hepatitis C Strategy on 4 September 2012; that this strategy outlined a time-lined plan to reduce transmission of Hepatitis C and improve care of patients with the disease; and if any funding was made available to implement its recommendations. [33488/14]
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Joe Higgins
Question:925. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the National Hepatitis C strategy; and the steps he has taken to ensure adequate funding and staffing required. [33509/14]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 850, 891, 919 and 925 together.
The National Hepatitis C Strategy 2011-2014, which was developed by the Health Service Executive, was published on 4 September 2012. The Strategy provides a framework for a coordinated and integrated response to Hepatitis C in Ireland. The National Hepatitis C Strategy Implementation Committee was established by the Health Service Executive to progress the recommendations of the Strategy. Funding for the implementation of the Strategy in 2015 will be determined in the context of the Estimates process.
I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputies in relation to progress achieved to date in the implementation of the recommendations of the Strategy.