Colm Brophy
Ceist:547. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing investment in clinical trials research by 10%. [45940/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2024
547. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing investment in clinical trials research by 10%. [45940/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has invested more than €150 million over the last 15 years in clinical trials and research support services. This investment has resulted in the development of key clinical research infrastructure which is supporting the conduct of clinical trials across the country. The annual investment in clinical trial research would equate to around €10million per year, with a 10% cost increase resulting in approximately €1million per year.