Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020

Thursday, 5 March 2020

Questions (572)

Niall Collins

Question:

572. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if a device (details supplied) is available here under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2800/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.