Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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178. To ask the Minister for Health the reason vitamins and supplements are not covered by the medical card scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46809/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.