Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
406. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre device (details supplied) will be made available through Health Service Executive, HSE, funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2614/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra474. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if approval will be given for the FreeStyle Libre (details supplied) to be made available on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2896/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 474 together.
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.
