Seanad debates

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Business of Seanad

Prescriptions Charges

2:30 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

When the Senator talks about the young adult in specialised care who is also blind, of course I understand the considerable pressure that he is under to live on €188 per week and within the €25 limit per month. I will personally push this issue with the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris. As I said in the response, it will be considered. I believe it is an urgent and genuine issue. We have to look seriously at the cost of medicines, particularly for vulnerable people in society. That is something I will raise with the Minister. If the Senator wants to send me specific details of that case, I will see what I can do on that as well.

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