Prescriptions Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 May 2017

Thursday, 11 May 2017

Ceisteanna (197)

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ceist:

197. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health the total income received from prescription charges in 2016 from persons under 65 years of age and persons over 65 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22535/17]

Freagraí scríofa

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.