Written answers

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Photo of Cian O'CallaghanCian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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1577. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) where a discretionary medical card has been refused will be reviewed; the criteria used when deciding if a discretionary medical card should be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1552/25]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Seán CanneySeán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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1578. To ask the Minister for Health when melatonin will be made available under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1569/25]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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