James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will verify the exact financial loss resulting from the abandonment of the Progesa computer system by the Blood Transfusion Board. [4628/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Progesa Computer System in the Irish Blood Transfusion Service has been in operation since 2003. The eProgesa upgrade of that system was discontinued in March 2007. As a result of discontinuing the upgrade, a sum of €729,335.17 was written off. This can be broken down as follows: Software, €100,158.96; Professional Services, €90,756.52; and Internal Staff costs, €538,419.69. The service has assured my Department that its current IT system is operating effectively and presents no concerns for patient or product safety.