Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Ceisteanna (645)

Brian Walsh

Ceist:

645. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the drugs payment scheme to include drugs (details supplied) that are currently not available on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2927/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the Drug Payment Scheme. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.