Clare's Fianna Fáil TD is calling for a unified approach on the distribution of what's been described as a "life-changing" drug.
Negotiations between the HSE and the producer of Orkambi are ongoing in an effort to make the drug available to all Cystic Fibrosis sufferers, as in the meantime, it's only available through clinical trials and Managed Access Programmes.
University Hospital Cork and St. Vincents in Dublin have made the drug available in their on-site pharmacies, but in the case of University Hospital Limerick, the drug is instead supplied to the patient's pharmacy.
In a written response to a Dáil question, the UL Hospitals Group has indicated that the system at the Dooradoyle facility will remain unchanged.
Deputy Timmy Dooley says it's important that the state and producers come together to resolve issues.
