Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Ceisteanna (417)

Kevin O'Keeffe

Ceist:

417. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Health when the FreeStyle Libre system will be made available under the long-term illness scheme for persons with diabetes; if availability will not be restricted to persons with type 1 diabetes such that the product will be made available to every person on multi-daily insulin injections based on clinical need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41746/17]

Freagraí scríofa

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.