Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (2019)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

2019. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the status of negotiations between his Department and the HSE to address the 35 children waiting on access to kaftrio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41787/22]

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.