PQ 1080
1080. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of screening for spinal muscular atrophy as part of the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme (heel prick test); the specific milestones that have been set for its rollout; the body, agency or individuals responsible for delivery; the reasons for delays in reaching these milestones to date; the actions being taken to expedite implementation, given the urgency of early diagnosis and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7917/26]
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1080. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of screening for spinal muscular atrophy as part of the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme (heel prick test); the specific milestones that have been set for its rollout; the body, agency or individuals responsible for delivery; the reasons for delays in reaching these milestones to date; the actions being taken to expedite implementation, given the urgency of early diagnosis and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7917/26]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-02-04/1080/
- Open data entity: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/question/2026-02-04/pq_1080