Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Questions (779)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Question:

779. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the reason the drug myleran is not covered by the drugs payment scheme; if there is any likelihood of it being so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18884/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.