Written answers
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Department of Health
Health Services Provision
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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828. To ask the Minister for Health the existing treatments that are being provided for amyloidosis patients; the way in which these compare against patrisan; and the efficacy of these existing treatments in stopping the progression of amyloidosis. [12848/21]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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.
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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829. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the closure of St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Unit, Castlebar; the rehabilitation services that are available to replace those that cannot be accessed as a result of the closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12849/21]
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
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