Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Questions (983)

Colm Burke

Question:

983. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if Ireland is currently in breach of the European Union Transparency Directive 89/105/EEC; if his Department intends to reduce the ongoing delays for patients to gain access to European Medicines Agency-approved medicine in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37819/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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.

Question No. 984 answered with Question No. 981.