Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
516. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will accede to the request to meet with representatives from an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the suitability of products that will be available under the medical cannabis access programme for use in epilepsy. [27218/21]
View answer519. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he has received correspondence from a patient and clinical representative group (details supplied) regarding the medical cannabis access programme; his plans to address the issues raised; if a meeting will be arranged regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27228/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 519 together.
The correspondence referred to was received. The letter addresses a range of issues in relation to the Medical Cannabis Access Programme which are under currently under consideration by officials in the Department. A response shall issue shortly. The letter is available at the link: data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/debateRecord/dail/2021-06-29/supportingDoc/2021-06-29_pq516-29-6-21_en.pdf.
