Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 36: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on incorporating a clinical trial site for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy sufferers at St. James's Hospital's new medical research centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39509/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to a parliamentary question on 29th September 2010, there are a number of barriers and obstacles which exist in relation to the proposals for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the inclusion of Irish boys in international clinical trials, the most significant issue being the identification of a clinical lead in Ireland.

The Department is now awaiting a written proposal in relation to the development of a clinical site in Ireland and/or linking with European trials in the assessment and treatment of neuromuscular diseases.