Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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2210.To ask the Minister for Health if fenfluramine is covered by the HSE for reimbursement for the treatment of Dravet’s syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31912/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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2211.To ask the Minister for Health if it is possible for Sligo University Hospital to cover the cost of fenfluramine for treatment of Dravet’s syndrome in a local nine-year old child where the drug is not covered by the HSE for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31913/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.