Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
417. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline the reason MacuShield is no longer available under the general medical services scheme or the hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2638/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra453. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate MacuShield on the medical card for older persons suffering from macular degeneration. [2815/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra473. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding the future plan for the availability of MacuShield on the medical card; if it is to be removed; if there is a generic alternative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2883/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 417, 453 and 473 together.
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.
