547. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if the LINX Reflux Management System is available to patients for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as an alternative to the Nissen fundoplication method; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28463/15]

548. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health if any cost-benefit analysis has been carried out regarding the LINX Reflux Management System vis-à-vis the Nissen Fundoplication Method for the treatment of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease; his Department's position in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28464/15]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 547 and 548 together.

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