424. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if the funding available to severe asthma centres for anti-IL5 inhibitor treatments will be increased in the HSE national service plan 2020, in view of recent reports of a significant shortfall in funding and large waiting lists for eligible patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51650/19]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.