1189. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the reimbursement of a medication (details supplied) for persons suffering with eosinophilic oesophagitis. [64578/26]
Topics / Medicinal Products
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsMedicinal Products
1,233 questions from 132 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
1,233
questions
1,229 written, 4 oral
132
TDs have asked
11
parties and groups
Independents counted together
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departments asked
Questions per month
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| January 2025 | 17 |
| February 2025 | 66 |
| March 2025 | 28 |
| April 2025 | 35 |
| May 2025 | 43 |
| June 2025 | 58 |
| July 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 156 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 62 |
| October 2026 | 27 |
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The questions
1245. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the status of the roll out of Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for patients with Friedreich's ataxia; the reason for delays following re-imbursement approval; when eligible patients can expect to access the treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64785/26]
1246. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on an application for pricing and reimbursement (details supplied); if engagement with clinicians, patient organisations and other stakeholders has taken place, or is intended; and if timely access to this drug will be ensured for those who require it. [64800/26]
1256. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure urgent access to welireg (belzutifan) for people with von Hippel-Lindau disease. [64863/26]
1276. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she will take to support women seeking alternative menopause treatments due to them being unable to take HRT for medical reasons, specifically in relation to the significant financial burden the cost of these treatments place on them. [64941/26]
1277. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of women seeking alternative menopause treatments due to them being unable to take HRT for medical reasons, specifically in relation to the significant financial burden the cost of these treatments place on them. [64940/26]
1281. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of financially supporting alternative menopause treatments for women who cannot take HRT for medical reasons. [64939/26]
1282. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research ongoing in her Department into the merits of financially supporting alternative menopause treatments for women who cannot take HRT for medical reasons. [64938/26]
1299. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health in regard to online prescriptions of weight loss medication, what happens when a patient deliberately provides inaccurate information or photographs of their current condition (details supplied); the minimum clinical assessment required before high-dose weight-loss medication is prescribed remotely; and if patients with very low body weight or a history of eating …
1300. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if there is currently a system that allows prescribers of weight loss medication to identify whether a patient is receiving such medication from multiple prescribing providers; if an online private prescriber can see relevant prescription information issued by other providers; the identity-verification requirements that apply to online prescribing services; and the…
1324. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the approval of Skyclarys for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia; the cause for the delay in completing the final administrative arrangements between the HSE and an organisation (details supplied); and when will hospital neurologists be given the formal, logistical clearance to begin prescribing and dispensing Skyclarys to eligi…
1442. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients estimated to be eligible for treatment with skyclarys (omaveloxolone); if additional clinical appointments or resources are being provided to the National Ataxia Clinic at Tallaght University Hospital or other relevant services to facilitate the assessment and treatment of eligible patients; whether any capacity constraints that could delay…
1443. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has engaged with a company (details supplied) and the relevant neurology and ataxia services regarding the roll-out of skyclarys (omaveloxolone) following its approval for reimbursement; if a national implementation or treatment pathway has been agreed; the arrangements being made to ensure eligible patients can be assessed and presc…
1444. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation and availability of skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia following its approval for reimbursement; the date on which it is expected that the first patients in Ireland to commence treatment; the steps that must be completed before prescribing will begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. …
3219. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the reason certain items (details supplied) have been delisted from the drug payment scheme; if she will consider the financial impact this causes for those who are on low incomes but are ineligible for a full medical card, and often have to pay the full €80 DPS limit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55259/26]
3239. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans for patients to access belzutifan (welireg) for patients living with von hippel-lindau disease in Ireland. [55391/26]
3305. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations ongoing in relation to the approval for reimbursement status of a drug (details supplied), which is used as part of the wider treatment of some cancers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55769/26]
3306. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the action she will take to engage with the HSE to expedite delays in relation to the approval for reimbursement status of a drug (details supplied) which is used as part of the wider treatment of some cancers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55770/26]
3307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will consider facilitating a meeting with a person diagnosed with cancer and their supporters in relation to adding a cancer treatment to the list of approved drugs for reimbursement (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55771/26]
3308. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason that a drug used in the treatment of cancer (details supplied) is not available for reimbursement status for patients in Ireland in spite of its widespread use in the EU and approval for use by the European Medicines Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55772/26]
3309. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a detailed submission in relation to adding a cancer treatment to the list of approved drugs for reimbursement (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55773/26]
3310. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the establishment of an early access scheme for orphan medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55774/26]
3331. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to fund biological drugs for the treatment of lupus; the status of two applications (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55812/26]
3359. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the steps she will take to ensure that they have access to the level of treatment required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56012/26]
3631. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) regarding implementing an early access scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57126/26]