Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 April 2023

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Questions (152)

Matt Carthy

Question:

152. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the list of ‘mental health conditions – people aged 16 and younger’, that are included under the section - medical conditions covered by the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18470/23]

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.