Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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319. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the establishment of the proposed sodium valproate stakeholder group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61492/22]

Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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320. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the establishment of the promised inquiry on the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate; when he expects that the inquiry will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61493/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together.

The details of the proposed inquiry into the historical licensing and use of Sodium Valproate in Ireland are currently being completed by officials within the Department of Health. A Memo for Government will be brought as soon as this work is completed.

Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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321. To ask the Minister for Health the services currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61494/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As these questions relate to operational matters for the Health Service Executive (HSE), I have asked that the HSE responds to the Deputy directly.