Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
664. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he will address the unfairness in the treatment of diabetes patients in Ireland where Free Style Libre is decided on age criteria rather than clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30812/23]
View answer665. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health what plans he has in place to ensure diabetes patients have access to a glucose monitoring technology (details supplied), which has become a standard of diabetes care across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30813/23]
View answer666. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he recognises that remote monitoring of diabetes patients’ conditions will free up much-needed doctor and hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30814/23]
View answer667. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that the current process whereby access to a diabetes glucose monitoring technology discriminates against patients in terms of age (details supplied) and is tantamount to deprivation of access to people with a disability and needs to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30815/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 664 to 667, inclusive, together.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. I have therefore asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.
