Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2016
226. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the status of the work of the clinical nutritional expert group on new applications for additions to the reimbursement list, particularly in relation to phenylketonuria sufferers and free or discounted rate foods. [38127/16]
View answer228. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend new low protein foods applicable under the long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38130/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 228 together.
Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
