Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Questions (305)

Mary Butler

Question:

305. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health when he plans to add the medication Freestyle Libre to the long-term illness reimbursement scheme; the timeframe of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2767/18]

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.