Long-Term Illness Scheme Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Questions (452)

Mary Butler

Question:

452. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons under 21 years of age who have access to the FreeStyle Libre under the long-term illness scheme; the number of persons over 21 years of age who now have access to the FreeStyle Libre under the long-term illness scheme, in tabular form by CHO and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47152/18]

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.