Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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401. To ask the Minister for Health the supports being offered to persons, most of whom are women, who were victims of the hepatitis C infection in the early 1980s; if there are advocacy groups campaigning on their behalf and liaising closely with his department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33775/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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A wide range of supports are available to people who contracted Hepatitis C from the administration within the State of contaminated blood or blood products:

The Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal compensates those who were infected with Hepatitis C and/or HIV;

Under the Health (Amendment) Act 1996, a range of services including GP services, all prescribed drugs, medicines and appliances, dental and ophthalmic services, home support, home nursing, and counselling services are provided without charge;

The Hepatitis C Insurance Scheme provides life assurance, mortgage protection and travel insurance subject to certain limits.

The Consultative Council on Hepatitis C includes some advocacy groups who represent those who contracted Hepatitis C from the administration within the State of contaminated blood or blood products.