Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Ceisteanna (471)

Michelle Mulherin

Ceist:

471. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health why the Health Service Executive is not covering the cost of Fampyra under the long-term illness scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo despite it being prescribed by that person's clinician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45319/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.