191. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health when the clinical review of the medical cannabis access programme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3638/23] 

Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health: A review of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme commenced in 2022. The review continues the work of the previous clinical expert group and seeks to build on evidence found in the earlier study. Once the evidence based synthesis is completed, expected by mid-year, a clinical review group will be formed to evaluate this evidence and to complete an assessment of the MCAP programme.