Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2021
327. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when the inquiry into the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28412/21]
View answer329. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health when the stakeholder group currently reviewing safety and risk measures in relation to the prescribing and distribution of sodium valproate will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28414/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 327 and 329 together.
Officials in my Department are considering the terms of reference for the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in Ireland, as well as the establishment of a stakeholder group to address ongoing concerns relating to the use of this drug.
