Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:944. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the full-year cost of removing the prescription charge for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35793/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
944. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the full-year cost of removing the prescription charge for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35793/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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.