Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Questions (201)

Michael D'Arcy

Question:

201. Deputy Michael D'Arcy asked the Minister for Health when the FreeStyle flash glucose monitoring system (details supplied) will be made available to persons here through the medical card or through the long-term illness book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7475/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.