Family Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (861)

Jack Wall

Question:

861. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health if a position (details supplied) is correct in relation to a family's payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1311/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

With effect from 1st December 2013, medical card holders are required to pay a €2.50 charge per item for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €25 per month for each person or family. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to patients participating in the Methadone Treatment Scheme.

In relation to the individual case cited, the HSE is responsible for the administration of the General Medical Services Scheme, therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 862 answered with Question No. 788.