Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2006

Wednesday, 29 March 2006

Ceisteanna (123)

Mary Upton

Ceist:

141 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she stands by her statement in Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 7 March 2006 that the long-term illness scheme provides for the supply, without charge of drugs, medicines and surgical appliances to persons with a medial condition (details supplied). [12286/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

I am happy to confirm the position as set out in my answer of 7 March last and to clarify that, under the long-term illness scheme, the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with cystic fibrosis for the treatment of that condition.