Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 February 2019

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Questions (339)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

339. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of his plans to introduce a device (details supplied) under the long-term illness scheme cover for type 1 diabetes; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it has been introduced in the UK; if research has been carried out on the amount it could save; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7757/19]

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.