Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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461. To ask the Minister for Health if he has had any discussions with the Minister for Finance in respect of allowing citizens to claim tax back under a scheme such as the MED 1 scheme or otherwise operated by the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners, for counselling, psychiatric treatment, or any other such forms of therapy. [14712/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Minister for Health has not held any discussions with the Minister for Finance concerning the issue raised by the Deputy. I understand that this question has also been raised with the Minister for Finance.

The criteria in relation to tax relief for medical expenses is primarily a matter for decision by the Minister for Finance, and the Revenue Commissioners. It is open to any individual who experiences financial hardship in respect of certain health or personal social care to apply, in certain circumstances, for medical card assistance.