Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2021

Thursday, 6 May 2021

Questions (189)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

189. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the decision to make the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system available to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23400/21]

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.