Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2021

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Questions (957)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

957. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with diabetes who were funded for the dexcom continuous glucose monitoring sensors by the HSE long-term Illness scheme and the primary care reimbursement service; and the number of such persons over 21 years of age by county in each of the years 2018 to 2020, in tabular form. [8924/21]

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.