Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 452: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the scale of provision of services provided in the medical genetics area dealing with the study of the inheritance of disease in families, analysis of the molecular mechanisms through which genes cause disease and the diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease; the locations at which services are provided; the frequency with which services are provided; the number of consultant clinical geneticists providing service; if it is intended to maintain the existing level of service provided by the geneticists concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1646/09]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 453: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the quality of service provided in respect of determination of genetic diseases here; if her attention has been drawn to the consequences of early diagnosis of genetic diseases including Huntington disease and late-onset muscle disorder ailments; if she will expand the range of medical genetic facilities currently on offer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1647/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 and 453 together.

The National Centre for Medical Genetics seeks to provide a comprehensive service for patients and families affected by or at risk of genetic disorder. The Centre is based at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and provides a service for both children and adults. It receives funding from within the financial determination notified by the Health Service Executive to Our Lady's Children's Hospital. My Department has asked the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific issues raised.