Peter Burke
Question:397. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide stem cell treatment for MS patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/18]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018
397. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide stem cell treatment for MS patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/18]
View answerStem cell treatment can be a promising treatment for a small subset of patients with multiple sclerosis.
It is considered a highly aggressive treatment with very significant side-effects. Decisions, therefore relating to appropriate treatment for multiple sclerosis are a matter for clinicians in consultation with patients and their families.