Written answers

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Department of Health and Children

Health Services

10:00 pm

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 to obtain the drug Tysabri which they have been told is unavailable under the long-term illness scheme and costs €3,000 a month. [15833/09]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The issue of access to the drug in question is being given consideration by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Arising from a recent review of neurology services a clinician led review group is to advise on how best to ensure that there is fair and equitable access to the drug and other agents used to treat the particular condition, taking account of clinical need, benefits and cost. The Group is to include patient representation.

My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific case raised.

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