Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a decision for the HSE, not the Government, as to which medicines and devices are reimbursed under the medical card scheme. Where the HSE removes a particular item, it is generally done for a good reason, often because of issues related to the availability of alternatives. I do not know the reason for withdrawal in this case.

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