Minor Ailments Scheme

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (379)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

379. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the reason the minor ailments scheme piloted in Kells, Roscommon, Macroom and Edenderry will not be extended and rolled out to other areas; when the report on the pilot will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17598/18]

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Minister for Health

In 2016, the HSE ran a three month feasibility study on a pharmacy-delivered minor ailment service in an Irish healthcare context. The HSE submitted the report to my Department for consideration and it is expected that this examination will be concluded shortly.