Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Ceisteanna (489)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Ceist:

489. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if Ireland is currently in breach of the European Union Transparency Directive 89/105/EEC; if his Department intends to reduce the ongoing delays for patients to gain access to European Medicines Agency-approved medicine in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38271/22]

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.

Question No. 490 answered with Question No. 487.