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

The Deputy has raised two questions, one of which is the broader question of whether we should review what we do and, if so, how we should review it. As Deputies are well aware, the current process is independent of politicians. Under the Act, the Minister of the day does not decide whether drugs are approved. As the Deputy knows, the timeline for the negotiations was extended. The company has re-engaged with the HSE. We are awaiting the outcome of those negotiations to get the latest update.

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