Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 49310-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked about a national definition of clinical necessity. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and Public Affairs
Published: June 2026
Updated: August 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health whether the absence of a national definition of clinical necessity has been assessed for risk to patient safety or consistency of approvals across the State.
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