David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1191. To ask the Minister for Health his views on an independent inquiry into the use of sodium valproate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15489/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I have previously gone on record as stating that I would support an inquiry into the use of sodium valproate in this country. On 8 July, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in the UK published its report into sodium valproate and two other medical interventions. I have asked officials in my Department, as well as in the HSE and the Health Products Regulatory Authority, to consider the findings of this report and provide me with comprehensive briefing before I consider the next steps in addressing the issue of sodium valproate use in Ireland.