Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2016
179. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Health his plans to make available the medical device freestyle libre under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39234/16]
View answer195. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if he will approve the freestyle libre on the long-term illness scheme for persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39329/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 195 together.
The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
