215 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the award and subsequent payment of medical negligence awards; if the current system of lump sum awards is in legislation or simply custom and practice; if it would be more appropriate to have a system with an annual payment; if the court has the power to so order; or the legislation which would need amendment to give effect to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41540/09]

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215 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the award and subsequent payment of medical negligence awards; if the current system of lump sum awards is in legislation or simply custom and practice; if it would be more appropriate to have a system with an annual payment; if the court has the power to so order; or the legislation which would need amendment to give effect to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41540/09]

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