Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a drug (details supplied). [6603/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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6153The goals of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) are to improve cancer prevention, detection and increase survival rates. These improvements are being achieved through the development of a comprehensive national service, based on evidence and best practice. The NCCP's National Medical Oncology Programme develops protocols and practices for drug usage.

The NCCP Technology Review Committee is constituted from across the spectrum of clinicians, with representatives with expertise in epidemiology, statistics, pharmacy and pharmoceconomics. Recommendations from the Committee are received by the National Director of the NCCP and subsequently brought forward to the HSE Senior Management Team for approval. I am advised by the NCCP that this process is not yet complete for this particular drug and no final decision regarding its introduction has been made.