Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2022

Thursday, 5 May 2022

Questions (225)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

225. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for (details supplied) that were submitted by individual hospitals for people with diabetes over 21 years of age; the number that were approved; the number that were refused in each of the years 2017 to 2022, in tabular form; if there are plans to remove the age restriction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22426/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical items, 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.