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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total allocated Exchequer funds for 2021 for the student grant scheme, student assistance scheme and associated supports, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47054/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: For a number of years I have had a very open mind on this and I approached the committee meeting this morning in the same vein. It is one of the most comprehensive presentations I have had the pleasure of listening to. Almost all of the questions one could ask have been answered. We have had the background to this, the international comparisons, the number of products, how the product is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: That is grand. It would be important that the HPRA let the committee know what the fruits of that are. Do we have an answer on whether consultants initiate the prescription there, or is it GPs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: That is grand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: On the THC references, it has been said our regulations around that are quite old. Are they generally mirrored across the EU right now or do they run counter to most others? I see heads nodding so I will take it as a "Yes" that our treatment of THC is generally mirrored in other EU countries. On the companies manufacturing this, which I will not name, is the officials' experience that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay. I will move to my next question. I apologise because we always come across as rude. If the witnesses were here in person they would see we are smiling away but it is just about the time. I wish to clarify something from Mr. Flanagan's contribution. Is the information consultants are required to provide in relation to use of any cannabinoids or related medicines standard? Would a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Dr. Nolan wants to come in there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I see. Once it is initiated it can transfer for repeat prescriptions. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: That is grand. The suppliers of two products, namely, Cannepil and the Tilray oral solution, have submitted final pricing positions to the HSE. They were accepted by the HSE in June and one product is, as was said, expected in October. This question is again for Mr. Flanagan. The HSE has designed an application form for prescribers to register a person to be treated. Would that be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay. I found it very reassuring to hear in the Department contribution that a review was undertaken, commenced around the then Minister's decision in 2016. The Department is now commencing a new clinical review that will continue the work. This is, therefore, constantly under review. When might we have that results of that review? I would like a simple, short answer to that from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay. Moving to the HPRA contribution, I notice it said: "The review concluded that from a policy perspective should the Minister consider it in societal interest ...". Is that the normal use of language the authority would associate with this? I mean as opposed to referring to the medical interest of society. It may not be significant, but it just stood out to me. It could equally say...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I have very limited time left. We have the normal process medicines go through. Dr. Nolan made the point the virus has taught the layperson a lot about the process of approval. Are there any trials of these medicines the authority knows of? Is that part of the process of approval?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Sure.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Postal Services (28 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. One of the things that has happened since I submitted this as a Topical Issue matter last Tuesday is that An Post has issued a helpful explanatory document for consumers. It arrived in my house today. It explains and outlines exactly what the Minister of State said. I just want to raise a couple of questions arising from the Minister of State's...