Medicinal Products

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Questions (713)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

713. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when children between six and 11 years of age will be given access to a drug for cystic fibrosis (details supplied); the reason for the delay in doing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/22]

Written answers

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.