Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Questions (440)

Noel Coonan

Question:

440. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Health if he will consider including bowel preparation on the general medical services scheme; his views on whether this will help persons on low incomes afford the potentially life saving preparation ahead of a colonoscopy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51728/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.