Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Questions (349)

Seán Haughey

Question:

349. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if he will make FreeStyle Libre available under the long-term illness scheme for all type 1 diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46668/18]

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.