1191. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the approval of the drug ryeqo which is used in other jurisdictions in the treatment of endometriosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35037/26]

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.