Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2014

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Questions (118)

Noel Harrington

Question:

118. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a six-month delay in having an application for a long-term illness card processed in the Health Service Executive south region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42733/14]

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.

If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.