Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (931)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

931. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to make a medical device (details supplied) available under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37313/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.