James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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416. To ask the Minister for Health the number of times the rare disease technology review committee has met; the name of each member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47996/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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417. To ask the Minister for Health the number of drugs considered by the rare disease technology review committee; the names of the drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47997/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.