235. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of treatment to adults with SMA, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, that is available to under-18s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40525/26]

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.