Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 707: To ask the Minister for Health if he has received a written proposal in relation to the development of a clinical trial site here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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1As I outlined in my previous reply to you on 17th May this year there are a number of barriers and obstacles which exist in relation to the development of a clinical trial in Ireland for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most significant being the identification of a clinical lead in Ireland. My Department has not received a proposal in relation to the development of a clinical trial site in Ireland.

The Department is working on the development of a plan for rare diseases in Ireland which will optimise the recognition, diagnosis, prevention and management of rare diseases. This work will include issues such as research and access to clinical trials. It is expected that the report will be completed in 2012.