Medicinal Products Supply

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2013

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Questions (220)

Micheál Martin

Question:

220. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 476 of 11 December 2012 and 1112 of 16 January 2013, when a reply will issue; the reason that, with regard to the former question, such a straightforward enquiry remains unanswered more than eight weeks after first being referred to the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The company referred to by the Deputy is one of a number of companies engaged in the parallel importation of drugs and medicines into the State. There is disagreement between the companies and the HSE with regard to the pricing of the products involved.

As this matter is currently the subject of litigation, I cannot comment any further.

Questions Nos. 221 and 222 answered with Question No. 207.