Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (895)

Tony McLoughlin

Question:

895. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that under the Child Care Act 1991 the legal definition of a child is a person under 18 years of age, excluding a person who has been married; the reason funding for children needing access to ADHD medicine under the long-term illness scheme is stopped at 16 instead of 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55181/17]

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.

Question No. 896 answered with Question No. 737.