Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I bow to the Deputy’s better and professional knowledge of this subject. It is understood, appreciated and well-regarded. In addition, he brings sincerity to these debates on which I have had the pleasure of engaging with him.

I will take back to the Minister, Deputy Harris, as well as to the Department, the Deputy’s principal plea for expediency in the decision-making process in the HSE. He believes the merits of this case stand on its own two feet when one looks at the number of countries which have approved it, as well as those waiting to do so. I will relay this back to the HSE through the Department and the Minister for Health.

I note the potential biosimilar medical products offer to the health system and the need to engage more proactively on that front.

These two points are duly noted.

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