Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The drafting of the ministerial guidelines and release of medical information on a genetic relative is provided for under the section. Section 16(7) states the Minister may consult such persons as he or she considers appropriate. In the context of the release of medical information, consultation with medical experts would involve the person most relevant, including in the sense of having expertise in hereditary medical conditions. That provision does not restrict the Minister in deciding who to consult regarding drafting the guidelines and, therefore, the amendment is not necessary. Section 16(7) already gives the Minister the power to consult widely in drafting the guidelines.