Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019
980. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed with potential trisomy 18 or Edward's syndrome at antenatal screening nationally; when this information gathering was commenced; if it is done in each maternity hospital and fertility clinics; if this information is not collated, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35589/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra982. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he has discussed the diagnostic testing required for trisomy 18 in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35591/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra986. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if post-delivery diagnostic confirmation is optimal practice to confirm prenatal tests and diagnostic accuracy of trisomy 18 and other fatal foetal abnormalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35595/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 980, 982 and 986 together.
As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service issues, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
