Catherine Byrne
Ceist:185. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health when he expects the report of the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, to be published [5844/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2014
185. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health when he expects the report of the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, to be published [5844/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe European Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, SCENIHR, has been mandated to conduct a review of the safety of metal-on-metal implants. This investigation is focusing on the potential health effects caused by metal ions resulting from the implanted medical device. The committee’s opinion is expected later this month.