Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (1834)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

1834. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) which found that failure to fund the provision of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system to persons with diabetes over 21 years of age could result in €4.2 million per year in unnecessary costs to the HSE; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21163/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.