Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 November 2018

Thursday, 8 November 2018

Questions (142)

Seán Haughey

Question:

142. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if modern glucose monitoring systems involving readings of sensors attached to patients will be made available to senior citizens suffering from diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46202/18]

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.