Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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I have one more question. Screening has been mentioned. There has been a major challenge in this regard, particularly concerning cancer screening. The figures are frightening in this context. Is there anything in these Supplementary Estimates concerning screening? I refer in particular as to whether consideration has been given to rare diseases. We have discussed this issue before, especially concerning natal heel prick testing, expanding this service, being proactive in respect of how it is undertaken and getting in earlier in the context of affecting the quality of life of the child and so on. Is there anything of this nature in these Supplementary Estimates? Again, it is very difficult to separate this information from the figures here. Are there any plans in this regard? The Minister can answer and then I will then bring in Deputy Durkan straight away.