Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Ceisteanna (146)

James Lawless

Ceist:

146. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive and his Department are not including persons of all ages in the libre reimbursement scheme; if they will be included at a future date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3820/18]

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.