James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to her statement (details supplied), the way savings of between €4 million and €7 million could be made on blood products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27045/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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During the recent debate I said that, "If Crumlin were to work more closely this year with St. James's Hospital in the area of blood products and in the procurement of drugs with the other two hospitals, they could save €4 million."

The additional €3 million relates to money the Hospital is owed by private health insurers.

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.