Health Service Executive

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Questions (1307)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

1307. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current members of the implementation working group set up to consider and progress the various recommendations contained in a report (details supplied) into governance arrangement to support HSE drug reimbursement; the dates of each of the meetings of the working group; the target month for the working group to report to Government; the consultation process; and the work that has been carried out to date by the group. [28449/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In February, I published the Mazars Review which examined the governance arrangements around the HSE’s Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Process. I fully support the recommendations contained in the Mazars report around improving the process, increasing transparency, providing easier access, and supporting value for money.

An implementation group has been established between my Department and the HSE to consider and progress the various recommendations contained in the Report. The membership of the Group includes representatives of the Drugs Group, the HSE, the NCPE, and the Department of Health.

The Group met on the 3rd and 26th of May. Further meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Targeted stakeholder consultation commenced on the 31st of May and will conclude on the 20th of June. The insights gained from stakeholders will be considered by the Group as it continues its work on progressing the various recommendations of the Review.

The Group will submit a report in the Autumn.

Question No. 1308 answered with Question No. 1212.