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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Questions (397)

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]

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Written answers

Stem 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.

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