Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2018
121. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing the prescription charge on a phased basis over four years beginning in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10430/18]
View answerUnder 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.
