Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Treatment of Rare Diseases: Discussion

2:00 am

Professor Michael Barry:

I will make one point to give some encouragement. For example, the total number of assessments we did in 2024 was 77. To the end of September 2025, we have done 79. I am hoping that shows things are changing and getting better. The Deputy is absolutely right. We want it down to be able to start the HTA as soon as it comes in.