Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Sep 1999

Vol. 508 No. 1

Written Answers. - In Vitro Fertilisation.

Richard Bruton

Question:

496 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will continue to support the drug element of in vitro fertilisation services under the drug refund scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17895/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen):

Pending further consideration, infertility drugs reimbursed under the previous community drugs schemes, and which are not intended for use or administration in hospitals, will continue to be reimbursed under the drugs payment scheme, on a supplementary list basis.