Danny Healy-Rae
Ceist:232. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to examine the case for an addition to the drugs payment scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36269/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 2 July 2025
Ceisteanna (232)
Freagraí scríofa
The Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) provides for the refund of the amount by which expenditure on approved prescribed medicines or medical and surgical appliances exceeds a named threshold in any calendar month. The DPS is not means tested and is available to anyone ordinarily resident in Ireland.
The DPS threshold was reduced twice in 2022:
• From €114 to €100 per month on 1 January 2022.
• From €100 to €80 per month on 1 March 2022.
Therefore, currently, under the DPS, no individual or family pays more than €80 a month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines or medical and surgical appliances. This includes the rental costs for oxygen. Further information can be found at:
www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/drugs-payment-scheme/card/