Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2017

Thursday, 7 December 2017

Questions (156)

Carol Nolan

Question:

156. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health when FreeStyle Libre will be available for persons with diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; the reason this treatment is not available on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52444/17]

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.