Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Cormac Devlin - PQ 61320-25
Deputy Devlin asked is the introduction of a once-in-a-lifetime lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] test for adults being considered. 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 61320-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if she has considered introducing a once-in-a-lifetime lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] test as part of routine cardiovascular risk assessment for adults, in line with emerging European recommendations on heart health and inherited risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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