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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Questions (457)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

457. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the information available to him on the incidence of foetal alcohol syndrome over the past ten years; and if he will consider introducing a comprehensive testing and education programme to address this issue. [2823/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The provision of services to prevent and treat foetal alcohol syndrome is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.