Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Cormac Devlin - PQ 61319-25
Deputy Devlin asked is the measurement of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] recommended for any cohort of patients. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: November 2025
Updated: December 2025
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Question from Deputy Cormac Devlin - PQ 61319-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if current national guidelines on cardiovascular risk assessment in primary care recommend measurement of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] for any cohort of patients; the rationale for current practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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