Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
1221. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Health if he will fully implement the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health recommendations on sodium valproate and foetal anticonvulsant syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15562/20]
View answerOn 8 July, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK published its report into sodium valproate and two other medical interventions. I have asked officials in my Department, as well as in the HSE and the Health Products Regulatory Authority, to consider the findings of this report and provide me with comprehensive briefing before I consider the next steps in addressing the issue of sodium valproate use in Ireland. This will include consideration of the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Health.
