Prescription Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Questions (801)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

801. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if an information programme has been undertaken by the Health Service Executive to update health providers such as general practitioners, consultants, pharmacies and so on regarding the changes for clients on the long-term illness card who are now on the GMS system but who are exempt from prescription charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33094/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.