Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Questions (674)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

674. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1031 of 2 May 2017, if he will provide a historical list of the products added to and removed from the long term illness scheme since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45920/17]

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.