Mr. Liam Woods:

I will address the question on venesection. First, it is an interesting area to consider because it is something that could be carried out in a primary care setting. The review of the model of care for haemochromatosis clearly points that out and there has been some interaction on it. The charge of €80 that the Deputy mentioned would be the public charge for a day case or overnight case. It would not be charged to, or paid by, a medical card holder and may be covered by insurance. I do not have data with me on the practice on venesection across all hospitals but I will get it and refer back to the Deputy on the practice.