Prescriptions Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Questions (384)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

384. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health with regard to the rebate of prescription charges to persons with medical cards under the long-term illness scheme, the maximum rebate available per person; the total number of applications for rebates that have been made; the number of rebates that have been paid; the number of approved rebates that have yet to be repaid; the number of applications that have not yet been decided on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45398/14]

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.