Paul Lawless (Mayo, Aontú)
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2656. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE and an organisation (details supplied) have come to an agreement on the endometriosis framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41259/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Endometriosis is one of the most common gynaecological conditions in Ireland and affects approximately 1 in 10 women worldwide. It can be a difficult condition to diagnose and treat because of the variation of presentation, impacting the physical and mental well-being of patients at varying levels.

The National Framework for Endometriosis is being developed by the HSE’s National Women & Infant’s Health Programme (NWIHP) in conjunction with endometriosis specialists and gynaecologists, and in consultation with stakeholders. The Framework identifies how care for women with endometriosis will be delivered from primary care to local hospital care to specialist complex care by multidisciplinary teams.

The HSE has advised that the Framework is nearing completion. Engagement between the relevant organisation, representing GPs, and the HSE is underway to ensure that GPs are properly informed and have the capacity to deliver the model of care.