Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2017
408. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the date by which he will amend the statutory instrument regarding membership of the consultative council on hepatitis C to allow for women who have been infected with hepatitis C through the contaminated blood product anti-d immunoglobulin to be represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31292/17]
View answer409. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the date by which he will advertise the vacant positions on the consultative council on hepatitis C to be filled by a group (details supplied); his views on whether the exclusion of the largest infected group among those recognised as State infected to appointments made to the consultative council on hepatitis C is unfair and undemocratic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31293/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 408 and 409 together.
My Department is currently progressing the amendment of section 5 of S.I. No. 339 of 1996 - The Consultative Council on Hepatitis C (Establishment) Order, 1996. This amendment will provide for the Consultative Council to include representation of those who contracted Hepatitis C through the administration of Anti-D Immunoglobulin in the State. Officials of my Department are working with the Office of the Attorney General in this regard.
