Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 595: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the licensing of drugs; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35580/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Fingolimod (Gilenya®) is licensed for the Irish market. The manufacturer has submitted an application to the HSE for the product to be reimbursed under the High-Tech Drug Scheme. The list of medicinal products provided under the High-Tech Drug Scheme is reviewed on a regular basis. The application in respect of the product in question is currently under consideration.