Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 November 2017

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Questions (167)

Mary Butler

Question:

167. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health his plans to have the medical device FreeStyle Libre for treatment of persons with type 1 diabetes made available under the LTI scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48363/17]

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.