Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Questions (593)

Robert Troy

Question:

593. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if the long-term illness card of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will cover the use of the drug Creon. [11383/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme.

Under the LTI Scheme recipients are entitled to the medicines and appliances that are prescribed for the qualifying condition without charge. In this case as the drug Creon is not prescribed for a qualifying illness it is not possible for the drug to be provided under the LTI scheme.