James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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1221. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children with medical cards in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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1222. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders under 18 years of age who are prescribed with anti-depressants in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/17]

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.