Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (1891)

Steven Matthews

Question:

1891. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to calls for patients suffering various forms of cancer to have access to a drug (details supplied); if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43503/22]

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.