Health Services Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Questions (353)

James Browne

Question:

353. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children with medical cards on anti-depressant medication by local health area at the end of each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6842/18]

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.