Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 April 2018

Thursday, 19 April 2018

Questions (231)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

231. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the reason for excluding persons over 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes from accessing the FreeStyle Libre device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17144/18]

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.