Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when progress began on the new Irish Blood Transfusion Service computer system; the projected cost of the upgrade; the total spent to date on the project; the reason this system has been discontinued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17687/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department has been in touch with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) in relation to their decision to discontinue the upgrade of their computer system. I am awaiting further information on this decision from the IBTS and will communicate with the Deputy when this information becomes available. The IBTS have assured my Department that their current IT system is operating effectively and presents no concerns for patient or product safety.