Departmental Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2022

Thursday, 26 May 2022

Ceisteanna (365)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

365. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if vertex for the treatment of cystic fibrosis will be made available under the general medical scheme; the reason that it is not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27096/22]

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.