69 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Health the number of hepatitis C victims confirmed to date; the number of these victims who are women who were infected through anti-D; the number infected through transfusions or who are haemophiliacs or kidney patients; the number who are partners or children of people infected through anti-D, transfusions or other ways; the number who tested positive on the Elisa test; the number who tested positive on the Riba test; the number who tested on PCR; and the last date on which a positive test was identified. [23923/96]

Limerick East): The detailed information sought by the Deputy is being collated by the Blood Transfusion Service Board and as soon as the information is available I will forward it to the Deputy.