Healthcare Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022

Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Questions (545)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

545. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if and when the new weight loss injections may be covered under the drug payment scheme card (details supplied). [45841/22]

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.