Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Questions (717)

Clare Daly

Question:

717. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in the care of Beaumont Hospital is currently receiving no treatment because the drug recommended, Lemtrada, is deemed too expensive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29310/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

In relation to the individual case raised by the Deputy, the HSE has been asked to investigate the specific issues surrounding this case and respond directly to the Deputy.