Prescriptions Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2017

Wednesday, 8 March 2017

Questions (220)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

220. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the total estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges; the total estimated cost of the phased abolition of charges by 50 cent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12302/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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 to the Deputy.