Dan Neville (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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1123. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider adding new ostomy products to the list of products approved for sale here; these products have widespread use in the UK and the European Union. [46295/13]

Dan Neville (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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1161. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to add new ostomy products approved for sale here (details supplied). [46508/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1123 and 1161 together.

The HSE is not in a position to increase the current levels of expenditure on ostomy and urinary products unless cost effectiveness with clear patient benefit can be demonstrated. The HSE will require evidence to be presented as part of any product application process for addition to the List of Reimbursable Items in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.