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Departmental Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2024

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Questions (635)

Matt Shanahan

Question:

635. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is fair that an applicant for the long-term illness scheme diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (initially incorrectly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes through no fault of their own) was deemed ineligible for consideration under the scheme as they were not diagnosed with type 1 ‘from the outset’ (details supplied); if he will commit to having his Department thoroughly review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41279/24]

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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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