PQ 517
517. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the addition of spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test for newborn babies; the actions she is taking to ensure no further delays to its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67289/25]
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517. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the addition of spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test for newborn babies; the actions she is taking to ensure no further delays to its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67289/25]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-12-02/517/
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