Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Questions (138)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

138. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health if he will make the PKU products from a company (details supplied) available on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39937/17]

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.