Máire Geoghegan-Quinn
Ceist:85 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all hepatitis C sufferers get equal treatment from his Department in relation to financial assistance. [3313/95]
Written Answers. - Hepatitis C Sufferers.
Limerick East): A limited ex-gratia scheme is being operated by the Blood Transfusion Service Board to ensure that all Anti-D recipients are in a position to avail of the screening, counselling and treatment services put in place following the emergence of evidence in February 1994 of a possible link between the product Human Immunoglobulin — Anti-D and Hepatitis C. The operation of the scheme is kept under ongoing review.
As indicated in the policy agreement A Government of Renewal, the Government is committed to providing fair compensation for women infected by the Hepatitis C virus from Anti-D Immunoglobulin.