Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1176. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when he expects that the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63262/22]
View answer1186. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when he expects the inquiry to be established given that families are anxiously waiting for the announcement of the sodium valproate inquiry by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63311/22]
View answer1213. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of an inquiry into the licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63429/22]
View answer1241. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if his Department have provided him with the details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of Sodium Valproate; and if so, when he intends to bring a Memo for Government on this issue. [63529/22]
View answer1359. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry for the drug sodium valproate; when he intends it to be established; the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63928/22]
View answer1364. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when he expects the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63946/22]
View answer1533. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1643/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1176, 1186, 1213, 1241, 1359, 1364 and 1533 together.
The details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of Sodium Valproate in Ireland are currently being completed by officials within the Department of Health. A Memo for Government will be brought as soon as this work is completed.
