Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 463: To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to receive a report into the impending destruction of Guthrie cards held by Temple Street Children's Hospital, Dublin; the terms of reference for the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38910/11]

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.

I requested that the HSE undertake a review of the governance policy regarding the retention and disposal of Newborn Screening Cards (NSCs). A draft report on the agreed governance structures undertaken by the National Newborn Screening Programme Governance Group has been prepared.

I expect to receive their final report shortly.