Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Questions (412)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

412. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his plans to place the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system for the treatment of diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41731/17]

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.