Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2018
398. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the policies and or protocols in relation to the admission, treatment and care of a patient with active tuberculosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47913/18]
View answerA report entitled ‘Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Ireland 2010’ was produced by the National TB Advisory Committee in April 2010. The National TB Advisory Committee was made up of experts covering a broad range of disciplines. The report (published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on its website) deals with many aspects of prevention, diagnosis and control of TB in Ireland. The guidelines are intended to act as a source of expert advice on tuberculosis and were amended in 2014.
