PQ 242
242. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed update on the status of verification testing for spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency within the national newborn screening programme; when this verification phase is expected to conclude; the remaining steps that must be completed before this routine screening can begin, with particular reference to staffing, equipment and laboratory readiness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39819/25]
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242. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed update on the status of verification testing for spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency within the national newborn screening programme; when this verification phase is expected to conclude; the remaining steps that must be completed before this routine screening can begin, with particular reference to staffing, equipment and laboratory readiness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39819/25]
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