Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Questions (153)

Alan Kelly

Question:

153. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health's report on orphan drugs from February 2018; the changes he is considering on foot of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43278/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 gives full statutory powers to the HSE to assess and make decisions on the reimbursement of all medicines, including orphan medicines.

The Joint Committee on Health's Report on Evaluating Orphan Drugs made a number of significant recommendations in relation to the reimbursement of such medicines in Ireland.

My Department is examining the Report at present.