Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 522: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her policy on mesothelioma patients who develop that condition as a result of working with asbestos in a State or semi-State company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2234/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Persons diagnosed with this condition are eligible for the range of services provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in accordance with the provisions of the Health Acts. In this context, no distinction is made between one person and another based on employment record or the alleged source of the illness. Any issues regarding compensation in the type of case described by the Deputy are a matter for the State Claims Agency.