Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018

Friday, 7 September 2018

Questions (818)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

818. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if the directive issued by his Department in 2004, stating the guidelines for the dispensing of prescribed medication for the LTI and hi-tech PCRS schemes, will be altered in order to allow persons who are working abroad for a set period to be furnished with prescriptions for periods of longer than three months as is currently the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36228/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

My Department's view is that a maximum of a three-month supply provides sufficient time for Irish patients moving abroad to identify an appropriate practitioner and to arrange for the supply of required medication locally, under the supply arrangements prevailing in the country concerned. There are no plans to change this position.