Written answers
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Department of Health
Medicinal Products
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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2482.To ask the Minister for Health the negotiations that have taken place involving Ireland as part of the BeNeLuxA initiative for purchasing Skyclarys containing omaveloxalone, which is used in the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/24]
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.
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