Written answers

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Department of Health

Medicinal Products

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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260. To ask the Minister for Health the number of antivirals and monoclonal antibody treatments which have been ordered; the schedule for delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10419/22]

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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261. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for creating a fast pathway to accessing antivirals and monoclonal antibody treatments in view of the need to access these therapies within five days from testing positive for Covid-19; his engagement with general practitioners on this matter; if positive antigen tests will be accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10420/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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