Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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167. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 22 November 2018, the reason a report (details supplied) on the review of genetic services in Ireland 2014 has not been published; and if he will undertake to publish it without further delay. [50048/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Donnai-Newman Report on the Review of Genetics Services in Ireland (2014) was commissioned by the HSE to recommend improvements in the governance, management and future development of the genetic services.

In relation to the matter of the publication of this report, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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168. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 22 November 2018, and the recommendations from a report (details supplied) which established a steering group by the HSE in early 2015, if he will report on the appointment of a national director and a clinical laboratory director of the National Genetic and Genomic Medicine Network; when these posts were advertised; and when it is proposed to provide funding for the commencement of these posts. [50049/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The HSE National Service Plan 2018 includes a commitment to commence development of the National Genetics and Genomic Network. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.