I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 to 310, inclusive, together.
The Long Term Illness Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Under this scheme the
HSE may make arrangements for the supply without charge of medicines or medical and surgical appliances
to persons suffering from a prescribed disease or disability of a permanent or long-term nature, this includes PKU.
Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medicinal Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug scheme; therefore these matters have been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply.