Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 June 2022
476. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the action being taken by the Government to address the ongoing situation in which 35 children with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis cannot access to the drug therapy kaftrio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31507/22]
View answer477. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health his Department have undertaken with the HSE to address the availability, eligibility and access to the drug therapy kaftrio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31508/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 476 and 477 together.
Under 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.
