John McGuinness
Ceist:1007. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health his plans for the funding of the drug Vimizim; and the detail of his reply to the families he met recently on the issue. [1325/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 January 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
When this matter was raised in the Dáil in late November, I answered questions on the topic and then later met families in the Dáil Gallery. I listened to what the families had to say and I have discussed the matter with the HSE.