Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Questions (528)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

528. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre system will be made available for persons with all types of diabetes under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39813/17]

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.