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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026

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Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Questions (1116)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

1116. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has estimated the environmental impact of unused or expired medicines, including disposal, incineration, contamination risk, and pharmaceutical residues entering water systems. [38768/26]

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Minister for Health

Under the Health Act 2004, the day-to-day operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health services is a matter for HSE. This query has therefore been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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