Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Questions (1291)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

1291. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if food supplements and gluten-free products will be covered under the medical card scheme in view of the fact that these products can be expensive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/20]

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.