Data Collection

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Questions (1553, 2212)

Patrick Costello

Question:

1553. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that no dossiers are held on families impacted by epilim - sodium valproate historically or otherwise. [18246/21]

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Kathleen Funchion

Question:

2212. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health if no dossiers are held on families who have been adversely impacted by epilim sodium valproate historically or otherwise by his Department and or other State bodies. [20138/21]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1553 and 2212 together.

It would not be appropriate for me to make a statement on individual patients or families in this context. An individual can request a copy of their personal data, if any, processed by my Department by contacting the Department and making a Subject Access Request. Further information is available on the Department’s website at:

https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/381552-protecting-personal-data-health/