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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2014

Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Questions (185)

Catherine Byrne

Question:

185. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health when he expects the report of the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, to be published [5844/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The European Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks, SCENIHR, has been mandated to conduct a review of the safety of metal-on-metal implants. This investigation is focusing on the potential health effects caused by metal ions resulting from the implanted medical device. The committee’s opinion is expected later this month.