226. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to resolve the dispute between hospital pharmacists and the Health Service Executive that has resulted in nearly 1,000 people with hepatitis C, including more than 200 haemophiliacs, being denied access to new high tech drugs (details supplied) that were approved and funded in 2012; when he expects the dispute to be resolved; if any alternative options are being explored to ensure that those who need these products will be able to access them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13407/13]

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226. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to resolve the dispute between hospital pharmacists and the Health Service Executive that has resulted in nearly 1,000 people with hepatitis C, including more than 200 haemophiliacs, being denied access to new high tech drugs (details supplied) that were approved and funded in 2012; when he expects the dispute to be resolved; if any alternative options are being explored to ensure that those who need these products will be able to access them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13407/13]

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