Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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210. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 4 May 2017, the details of the consideration being given to the anomalous situation which results in medical card holders on mixed dosage medication being charged for each millilitre size as an individual item (details supplied); his views on whether action is required to address this issue, if there is a timeframe for recommendations to be made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22336/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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My Department is aware of the issues raised by the Deputy, and is currently examining the position in relation to the possible need for legislative change to address potential anomalies in the application of the prescription charge.