Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)

I once again thank the Deputy for his interest in this important area. I will bring his comments to the attention of the Minister for Health and the officials in the Department. As the initial reply stated, the next step in the agreed process is for the applicant company to submit a full HTA dossier to the NCPE. To date, a full HTA dossier has not been received by the NCPE, which awaits that submission from the applicant company.

As stated, I will bring the points the Deputy raised to the attention of the Minister and her officials. The Deputy made a very cogent point on a particular issue for women.

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