Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Ceisteanna (517, 518)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

612 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he is considering a new national heamochromatosis strategy in view of the estimated significant number of the population affected by this illness; if it is true that recommendations from a 2006 study on heamochromatosis here still have not been implemented including the establishment of data on the annual fatality rate of the illness here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28278/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan

Ceist:

613 Deputy Luke ’Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline his plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if this supervised residential unit is to close; if so, the schedule for same; the arrangements being put in place to cater for the seven residential clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28287/12]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Kathleen Lynch)

As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.