Written answers

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Department of Health

Departmental Strategies

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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1916. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place to ensure consultation and engagement with all stakeholders in the preparation of the national genetics and genomics strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30834/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Health is currently working with the HSE on Steering Group tasked with the delivery a National Genetics and Genomic Strategy. This Steering Group is still in its initial phase of development. Membership on the Steering Group and its subgroups include clinicians, academics, state agency representatives, and patient advocates. The group also has representation from international experts working in the field.

Further consultation and engagement with key stakeholders will take place as the Strategy is being developed.

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