Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Questions (715)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

715. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the FreeStyle Libre device will be available to adult diabetics to assist in the management and control of their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31532/20]

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.