Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Questions (387)

Tom Neville

Question:

387. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre glucose sensor and scanner will be made available to persons with diabetes under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51943/17]

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.