Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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784. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the use of so-called miracle mineral solutions as cures or treatments for conditions including cancer, AIDS and autism and the potential harms to those receiving the solutions; and if his Department is examining whether the use of such solutions will be banned in this jurisdiction. [33023/14]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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817. To ask the Minister for Health if he has concerns about the use of chlorine dioxide and miracle mineral solution (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33148/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 784 and 817 together.

Products that claim to treat medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS and autism are considered to be medicines and require an authorisation prior to being placed on the market in Ireland. The product referred to as Miracle Mineral Solution is not authorised as a medicine for sale or supply in Ireland. This product is considered to be a medicine and therefore cannot be supplied in Ireland without a marketing authorisation.

The supply of unauthorised products in Ireland is a very serious matter. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has confirmed that it is actively following up on this issue as a matter of urgency. The HPRA continues to advise consumers not to take this product as its safety and efficacy have not been independently verified by a competent authority for medicines, such as the HPRA.