Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 251: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the counselling or advisory services available from her Department or agencies under the aegis of her Department for women who have lost a baby through death or miscarriage; if there is a service provided by maternity hospitals; if this is available for a significant period thereafter; if women in such a crisis are referred on by maternity hospitals; the structure, organisation and availability of such services; the relevant routes to access such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28735/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I am aware that counselling and other services are provided by the HSE for parents and families who have lost a child through death or miscarriage in maternity hospitals, and in some cases, these services are provided by volunteer organisations such as the Irish Stillbirth and Neonatal Society (ISANDS) and the Miscarriage Association of Ireland.

Since the Deputy has raised a number of specific questions in relation to the services being provided, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange to have the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 attended to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28738/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of taxis used by the Health Service Executive each year; the criteria used or categories of patients who qualify; the change made in 2009, when persons with illness, mobility and age problems are no longer provided with a taxi service when going to and from a hospital; if she will clarify the changes in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28749/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.