asked the Minister for Health the reason a major piece of technology capable of testing birth defects during pregnancy lies unused in Temple Street Hospital, Dublin 1; and if he will ensure that it is put on-stream.
Written Answers. - Birth Defects Testing Equipment.
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I understand that the equipment concerned was recently purchased for the hospital from private resources. The hospital have not made a formal request for additional specific funding for the operation of the equipment. It is a matter for the hospital to decide when this equipment is brought into operation.