Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Tuesday, 3 July 2018

Questions (379)

Seán Haughey

Question:

379. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if FreeStyle Libre sensors will be made available to persons with type 1 diabetes under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29300/18]

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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.