Written answers

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Department of Health

Medicinal Products

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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713. To ask the Minister for Health if he will meet with an organisation (details supplied) regarding the ongoing issues facing the blood cancer community during the pandemic, particularly in relation to access to evusheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48586/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Furthermore, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive has statutory responsibility for the issues referred to in this question, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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