Written answers
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Department of Health
Health Reports
Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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185. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the report of the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, to be published [5844/14]
Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The European Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, SCENIHR, has been mandated to conduct a review of the safety of metal-on-metal implants. This investigation is focusing on the potential health effects caused by metal ions resulting from the implanted medical device. The committee’s opinion is expected later this month.
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