PQ 525
525. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the specific steps being taken to ensure the HSE considers the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys, the only drug approved for treatment of this condition, given the 570 days since the application for use was lodged and the rapid progression of the disease in sufferers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17917/26]
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525. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the specific steps being taken to ensure the HSE considers the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys, the only drug approved for treatment of this condition, given the 570 days since the application for use was lodged and the rapid progression of the disease in sufferers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17917/26]
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