2820. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current situation with the MCAP scheme; if a chairperson has been put in place yet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24398/26]

3238. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the Review of Access to Cannabis for Medical Use, following the appointment of a chair; if the Review Group has held its first meeting [26569/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2820 and 3238 together.

The Chairperson of the clinical review group has been appointed. The appointment of members of the review group, including clinical experts, and the drafting of the terms of reference will be done in consultation with the Chair in April 2026.

It is intended that the Review will last for one year from commencement of the Group's work.