Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will convey the Deputy's concerns to the Minister. As I outlined in the reply, the Minister has no control over how drugs are given out on a compassionate scheme basis. That is a matter for the company in question. I agree with the Deputy that people are suffering as a consequence of being denied access to this lifesaving drug. However, the manufacturers have a responsibility to their customers and it does not all come down to money. I will ask the Minister to reply to the Deputy regarding the concerns he has raised.

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