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Cancer Screening Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Ceisteanna (398, 399)

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

398. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of legal cases pending due to potential or alleged failures under the BowelScreen programme. [22400/18]

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Imelda Munster

Ceist:

399. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the number of identified cases settled by the HSE, the State Claims Agency or other State agencies which have been subject to confidentiality agreements in cases taken by persons due to potential failures under the BowelScreen programme. [22401/18]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 and 399 together.

I am advised by the State Claims Agency that one case related to colonoscopies arising from the BowelScreen programme was settled subject to a confidentiality agreement, but that this was done at the request of the plaintiff, in the particular case, who was receiving on-going treatment. Thereafter, the Judge, on the plaintiff’s application, made an Order under Section 27 of the Courts Miscellaneous Provisions Act, protecting the identity of the plaintiff.

The State Claims Agency advise that there are no current claims against the BowelScreen programme. However, there are some claims arising from colonoscopy work undertaken by Wexford General Hospital arising from the BowelScreen programme.

I am engaging with the Minister for Justice & Equality on the best means to further improve the legal framework governing the management of medical negligence cases.

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