Skyclarys Delay Sparks Health System Review | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Frustration mounts in Ireland as patients with rare neurological condition Friedreich’s Ataxia face delays in accessing newly approved drug Skyclarys, despite its availability in the EU, US, and Canada. The HSE’s decision to defer reimbursement assessment to another committee drew criticism in the Dáil, with opposition leaders urging the Tánaiste to act. Simon Harris defended the process, citing a late commercial proposal and a tight four-week deadline for the new committee, while acknowledging scientific debate across Europe. He emphasized the urgent need for a full overhaul of Ireland’s…