Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Questions (1587)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1587. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 564 of 15 November 2022, the way a person can be reimbursed for a therapy if no alternative product exists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1625/25]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 1588 answered with Question No. 1374.