Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2023

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Ceisteanna (316)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Ceist:

316. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes to approve an EMA-approved orphan medicine in Ireland, from receipt of application for reimbursement to actual approval; how this compares with EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12031/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.