Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
375. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that if three items (details supplied) were implemented, it would have a significantly positive income effect for cancer patients whose income is immediately impacted upon through their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29328/16]
View answerThe Programme for Partnership Government includes a commitment to reduce the cost of medicines by reducing the annual required co-payment on the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) and reducing prescription charges for medical card holders.
Any proposals to amend the DPS co-payment, the medical card prescription charge or the hospital in-patient charge would need to be considered as part of the ongoing Budgetary framework, having regard to the funding available for such measures.
