Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Questions (421)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

421. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the FreeStyle Libre blood monitor is not available through the medical card or long-term illness card in view of the fact that the NHS has recently made it available in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41764/17]

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.