Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Questions (442)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

442. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the refunds of prescription charges to persons on the long-term illness scheme who had to use their general medical services cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47934/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the 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.