Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Questions (749)

Cian O'Callaghan

Question:

749. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the governance structure of the two separate schemes being used by the HSE to fund the same respiratory sleep therapy services including continuous positive airway pressure therapy including procurement controls, comparative value-for-money and policy reviews, comparative cost-benefit analyses or comparative cost-effectiveness analyses which have been performed, if any, to ensure that the public spending code is adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35682/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical goods, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE also has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community health schemes. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy, as soon as possible.