Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
830. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost in a full year if prescription charges were abolished for medical card holders over 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18732/20]
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.
