Rare Diseases

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2011

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Questions (331)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

357 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children the timeframe for the completion of the strategy on rare diseases; and if there will be consultation with a selection of persons with rare diseases or their parents as part of its development. [12447/11]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy James Reilly)

A national strategy group of stakeholders that includes patient organisations and patient representatives was established earlier this year to develop a national strategy on rare diseases; and it is anticipated that their strategy will be completed by mid-2012.

Question No. 358 answered with Question No. 356.