Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health the membership of the Review Group on Guthrie Cards; the professional background of these individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21441/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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To comply with Data Protection Legislation, a number of changes are required to the Newborn Screening Card and the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme. In view of concerns expressed, the Health Service Executive (HSE) was asked to review the situation before the proposed changes take effect at year end. The Review is being undertaken by the National Newborn Screening Programme Governance Group, chaired by the Director of Public Health (Child and Adolescent Health). The Group also includes;

Consultant Paediatric Clinical Biochemist

Chief Medical Scientist

Risk Manager

Project Manager of the National Newborn Screening Programme

Bio-Ethicist