Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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60. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce subsidised asthma medication in the absence of asthma being recognised on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20799/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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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.