Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
811. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce expenditure on a company’s manufactured products (details supplied) and replace them with ethical alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36947/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the procurement of medicines the Department of Health does not have a role in the procurement of any medicine under the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU. The directive applies to the procurement of medicines using public funds. It outlines the rules for competitive tendering, transparency, and equal treatment of all suppliers.
These guidelines must be followed when purchasing medicines for health systems in Europe.
