Taoiseach to consider life-saving drug fund in ringfenced mini budget

Life-saving drugs could be guaranteed for sick patients under a new ringfenced special mini-health budget.

Enda Kenny faced questions yesterday about what exactly is being done to help cystic fibrosis sufferers get access to what is being called a ‘miracle’ drug to help prolong their lives.

The exorbitant cost of the drug, Orkambi, has resulted in the HSE not guaranteeing covering its costs.