Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (825)

John Brassil

Question:

825. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the likely timeframe for a decision regarding the addition of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for diabetes patients to the long-term illness reimbursement list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37013/17]

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.