Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Questions (347)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

347. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is now denied the continuous glucose monitoring equipment he has been using for the past number of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26421/18]

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.