Prescriptions Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Questions (1251)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

1251. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 205 of 4 May 2017, 777 of 6 September 2019, 501 of 5 November 2019 and 745 of 20 May 2020, the consideration given to the issue raised (details supplied); if this matter will be considered with greater urgency in view of the Covid-19 emergency and the fact that many in the vulnerable categories are affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21790/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

My Department is aware of the issue raised by the Deputy where a prescribed dosage requiring different medication strengths results in separate prescription charges and it is currently under consideration. Engagement with the HSE in regard to a solution is ongoing.