Seán Power
Ceist:71 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Health the number of bone marrow transplants carried out in Ireland in each of the years from 1990 to date: and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8830/96]
Written Answers. - Bone Marrow Transplants.
, Limerick East): The number of bone marrow transplants carried out in Ireland since 1990 is as follows:
|
St. James's Hospital Dublin |
Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin |
|
|
1990 |
20 |
11 |
|
1991 |
20 |
5 |
|
1992 |
26 |
10 |
|
1993 |
24 |
17 |
|
1994 |
33 |
14 |
|
1995 |
31 |
8 |
A new bone marrow transplant unit, to be opened later this month in St. James's Hospital, will provide improved facilities for patients and will enable increased numbers of bone marrow transplants to be carried out in Ireland.