Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures that are in place and will be put in place to give the professional help required to those who were abused by a doctor (details supplied); if she will provide funding for the support group that is working with these victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20485/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has assigned overall co-ordinating responsibility for this matter to the Area Manager for Consumer Affairs in the North East area who is available to liaise with former patients or support groups. An arrangement for the provision of professional counselling support services has been put in place by the HSE for former patients of the person concerned. The service is provided by the National Counselling Service and will continue to be made available as required. The need for additional support will also be monitored by the HSE.

The issue of funding for the support group in question has been referred to the HSE for consideration and direct reply.