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Cllr Francis Timmons – Independent Voice

Multiple Sclerosis

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 09, 2015

MOTION NO. 15

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

For people living with Multiple Sclerosis, in regard to the medication Fampyra early in 2013, notification was given by the HSE that the drug would not be reimbursed. While this life changing Medication is fully available, any patients wishing to receive treatment will be required to either make alternative funding arrangements or to self-fund their treatment.  This Council supports the introduction of availability of this Medication to all in need regardless of ability to pay, and calls on the Minister for Health, the Government and the HSE to reverse this decision.

REPORT:

If the motion is passed a letter will issue to the Minister for Health, the Taoiseach and the HSE conveying the terms of the motion and, upon receipt, a copy of their replies will be circulated to the Members.

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