Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Questions (492)

Kevin O'Keeffe

Question:

492. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health if in the case of person (details supplied) he will consider including specific food items under the long-term illness card. [39964/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.