Medical Card Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2017

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Ceisteanna (210)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

210. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 4 May 2017, the details of the consideration being given to the anomalous situation which results in medical card holders on mixed dosage medication being charged for each millilitre size as an individual item (details supplied); his views on whether action is required to address this issue, if there is a timeframe for recommendations to be made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22336/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

My Department is aware of the issues raised by the Deputy, and is currently examining the position in relation to the possible need for legislative change to address potential anomalies in the application of the prescription charge.

Questions Nos. 211 to 213, inclusive, answered with Question No. 207