Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2018

Thursday, 1 February 2018

Questions (222)

Noel Rock

Question:

222. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the FreeStyle Libre blood glucose monitor to persons with diabetes under the long-term illness scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5287/18]

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.