Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Questions (317)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

317. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the availability of FreeStyle Libre on the long-term illness scheme to include those aged over 21 with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46539/18]

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.