Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Questions (303)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

303. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to make FreeStyle Libre available to persons over 21 years of age with type 1 diabetes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46936/18]

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.