Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1691. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a query (details supplied) in relation to named medications being provided through the drugs payment scheme will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18680/21]
View answer2093. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if medications (details supplied) can be used for the treatment of miscarriages caused by immune issues under the drug payment scheme; if not, the available alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19803/21]
View answer2146. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if he plans to extend the use of autoimmune drugs such as humira, neupogen and IVIG approved on the drugs payment scheme for the treatment of miscarriages caused by autoimmune issues in view of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19971/21]
View answer2150. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding access to a medication under the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19984/21]
View answer2230. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if medications including humira, neupogen and IVIG, which are currently available for certain autoimmune conditions, will be approved on the drug payment scheme for the treatment of miscarriage arising from immune issues. [20202/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1691, 2093, 2146, 2150 and 2230 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
