Medicinal Products Supply

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Questions (228)

Pat Casey

Question:

228. Deputy Pat Casey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide EpiPens to primary and post-primary schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The question of whether medication such as EpiPens should be made available to schools is primarily a public health matter and would therefore be a matter for the Department of Health.